
Hurricanes
08/05/25 @ Dalton | 13 |
09/09/25 @ Hiram | 12 |
09/02/25 @ Calhoun | 12 |
09/16/25 vs Dalton | 11 |
09/03/25 vs Woodland | 11 |
Cartersville had already won ten in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.1 runs) and they went ahead and made it 11 on Wednesday. They blew past the Southeast Whitfield County Raiders 9-3. Considering the Hurricanes have won 12 matches by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Presley Crabbe looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk).
On the hitting side, Lakiaya Banks was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in September of 2024. Sophia Harper was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Cartersville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .440. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in five consecutive contests.
Cartersville's record is now 22-2. As for Southeast Whitfield County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cartersville will challenge Allatoona at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Buccaneers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Hurricanes' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Southeast Whitfield County, they will face off against Dalton at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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