Conway came tearing into Monday's game with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.2 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Waccamaw Warriors with a sharp 11-1 victory. Considering Conway has won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Benton Causey was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Causey was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Conway got a big performance out of Makenna Shields, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Cayden Black was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Conway's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-2. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.2 runs per game. As for Waccamaw, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Conway will face off against Myrtle Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Waccamaw, they are on the road again on Friday to play Loris at 6:30 p.m.
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