Fayetteville-Perry had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington on Friday. The Rockets were the clear victors by a 12-4 margin over the Blue Jays. That eight run margin sets a new team best for the Rockets this season.
Victoria Thompson
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Victoria Thompson made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Lilly Carlier was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one double. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last eight games she's played. Chloe Cox was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Fayetteville-Perry kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 5-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
Fayetteville-Perry's record now sits at 7-8. As for Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-13.
Fayetteville-Perry does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington, they will host Huntington at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Blue Jays' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Huntsmen have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season.
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