Madison County won the last time they faced Florida State University High School, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Madison County Cowboys had just enough and edged the Florida State University High School Seminoles out 7-6.
JOSIE DRIGGERS was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). DRIGGERS has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. DRIGGERS was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on LOGAN BASS, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was JAIDYN WESLEY, who went 1-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
On Florida State University High School's side, Shyla Wiley spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Dillyn Suggs made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Preslee Donoldson, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Madison County is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-9 record this season. As for Florida State University High School, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Madison County will take on Hamilton County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Madison County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Florida State University High School, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Port St. Joe at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Florida State University High School is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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