Mid-Carolina was the 6-5 winner over White Knoll when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Mid-Carolina Rebels fell just short of the White Knoll Timberwolves by a score of 8-7 on Thursday. Mid-Carolina has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Gabi Riddle was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits. Riddle has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Riddle was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Savannah Moore and Symari Bowers did some serious damage despite the final result: Moore scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Bowers scored two runs while going 4-for-5. Nora Cutler was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
On White Knoll's side, Adelynn Lewis tossed a big game, pitching 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits.
On the hitting side, White Knoll let Mackenzi Bradley and Allie Royer loose on the outfield. Bradley scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Royer scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Hailey Murray, who scored a run while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Mid-Carolina's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for White Knoll, their victory bumped their record up to 6-14.
Mid-Carolina does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for White Knoll, they will head out on the road to face off against Belton-Honea Path at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Belton-Honea Path's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while White Knoll has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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