Narrows had lost 14 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 1-10 to make it 15. They came up short against the Giles Spartans, falling 18-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Spartans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 23-1 back in April.
Narrows saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gracie Spicer, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
As for Giles, their record now sits at 9-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by six runs or more this season.
On Giles' side, Addie Lowry made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 14 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Lowry has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Giles let Addisyn Vanderpool and Peyton Evans run wild. Vanderpool went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Evans went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those four hits gave Evans a new career-high. Sarah Ratcliffe was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Narrows will host Craig County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rockets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.14 runs per game on average), something the Green Waves will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Giles, they will welcome George Wythe at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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