Ware Shoals extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-12. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 1-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Abbeville Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-2 back in March.
As for Abbeville, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games.
For Abbeville's part, the result came thanks to Carli Smith's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 14 Ks. Smith has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Abbeville secured the victory behind a pair of hitters. One of them was Lexi Lord, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double. That double marked the first that Lord has hit this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ware Shoals will square off against Pendleton at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Abbeville, they will challenge Calhoun Falls Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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