Jacksonville had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 0-6 to make it four. They came up short against the Southwest Onslow Stallions, falling 16-0. That's two games in a row now that the Cardinals have lost by exactly 16 runs.
As for Southwest Onslow, they now have a winning record of 4-3. The result was nothing new for the Stallions, who have now won four contests by 15 runs or more so far this season.
For Southwest Onslow's part, Maci Pierce was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Pierce has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Southwest Onslow got a massive performance out of Whitney Grissett, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Grissett also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Skylar Phillips was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coming up, Jacksonville will venture away from home to take on New Bern at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Southwest Onslow, they will host East Duplin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so the Stallions' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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