After flying high against Asheboro last Saturday, North Moore came back down to earth. The North Moore Mustangs fell just short of the Seaforth Hawks by a score of 6-5 on Tuesday. North Moore was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Seaforth apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Sydney Russell was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. Russell has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Russell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Tate Allred was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ansley Preslar, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Like North Moore, Seaforth also got a great game from a two-way player: Emma Grace Hill. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Hill was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Annika Johannson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Jennifer Johnson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
North Moore's loss dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Seaforth, their win bumped their record up to 5-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Moore will take on Graham at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. North Moore is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Seaforth, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Southeast Alamance at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Seaforth is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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