Hiram's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Southeast Whitfield County Raiders with a sharp 12-4 win.
Arizona Jones was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Liliy Matinez was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Preseleigh Kimbrell, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hiram was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .481. That's a new trend for them: their average batting average was 20.8% earlier this season, but in their last five matches they've averaged 31.6%.
Hiram's victory bumped their record up to 4-14. As for Southeast Whitfield County, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-18.
Hiram will play host again on Thursday to welcome Dalton, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Hiram is facing Dalton at the right time seeing as Dalton is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Southeast Whitfield County, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Allatoona at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Allatoona will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Southeast Whitfield County surely won't give up without a fight.
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