While Sumter couldn't quite beat Conway on Monday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 14-point loss they were dealt last Monday. The Sumter Gamecocks fell just short of the Conway Tigers by a score of 7-5. Sumter has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Sydney Rhodes made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ariana Evans, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Conway's side, the team relied heavily on Meredith Thompson, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Anna Dorman was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Sumter's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Conway, their win bumped their record up to 10-7.
While Sumter had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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