Florence Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 6-0 loss at the hands of the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Florence Christian of the 12-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Thomas Sumter Academy's part, Kason Carter made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Carter has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Carter was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Thomas Sumter Academy let Lila Kate Stines and Ryann Stokes loose on the outfield. Stines scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Stokes went 3-for-3 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Amy Spivey, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Florence Christian's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 8-4.
Florence Christian will head out on the road to take on Pee Dee Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Pee Dee Academy is coming into the matchup with five straight wins at home, so Florence Christian will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Thomas Sumter Academy will take on Marlboro Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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