Saluda dropped their record down to 17-4-1 on Monday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Ninety Six Wildcats by a score of 2-1. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Tigers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Miller Martin spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jayme Sheaffer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run.
As for Ninety Six, their win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-5. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 7 runs.
On Ninety Six's side, they also let their pitcher toss all nine innings and she was also dialed-in: Meghan Kimberling gave up only one earned run on eight hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Katie Fortner, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
Looking ahead, Saluda will be playing in front of their home fans against Mid-Carolina at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Ninety Six, they will venture away from home to challenge Dixie at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hornets' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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