South Central had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They walked away with a 9-6 win over the Havelock Rams. That result was just more of the same for these two, as South Central also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Ava Coward spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, Haven Roebuck was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and a double while going 3-for-4. Blaire Adee was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Havelock's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Elana Krupey gave up five earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. Krupey has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mackenzie Kramer was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Andria Krupey, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
South Central's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-4. As for Havelock, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 12-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Central will take on Jacksonville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. South Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Havelock, they will be playing at home against Northside - Jacksonville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Havelock is facing Northside - Jacksonville at the right time seeing as Northside - Jacksonville is stuck on a 15-game losing streak.
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