In what's become a running theme this season, Heritage gave their fans yet another huge victory on Sunday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Lenoir City Panthers a 16-0 shutout. While fans of Heritage might be used to big wins, the 16-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Elizabeth Hayes made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hayes was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other pitching news, Elishia Byrd looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Emma Lonas was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Claire Foister was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Heritage's win bumped their record up to 15-9. As for Lenoir City, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-19 record this season.
Heritage does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lenoir City, they will head out on the road to square off against South-Doyle at 8:00 p.m. on Monday. Lenoir City is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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