Beaufort extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 2-4-1. They fell 7-2 to the Colleton County Cougars. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Kara Nuehring was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
As for Colleton County, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games.
On Colleton County's side, Breanna Gerard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. Gerard has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alexa Eversole, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Demitria Jones, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
Looking ahead, Beaufort will square off against Hilton Head Island at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Colleton County, they will face off against Woodland at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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