Sumter came into Friday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Conway Tigers out 4-3. This was a revenge matchup for Sumter, as the team was forced to settle for a 6-3 loss when these two played last Wednesday.
Lillie Ivey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Sumter saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Ardis, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Conway's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Benton Causey gave up three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
The victory got Sumter back to even at 8-8. As for Conway, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season.
Sumter will look to defend their home field on Monday against Socastee at 5:30 p.m. Socastee is coming into the match with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Sumter will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Conway, they will challenge St. James at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. St. James' pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Conway's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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