Sadly, McCormick is still looking for their first win of the season after six matchups. Their rough 18-4 defeat to the Thornwell Saints on Monday might stick with them for a while. One positive for McCormick, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
For Thornwell's part, Camden Nelson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. Nelson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adrienne Anderson, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Jessi Pitts was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
McCormick's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Thornwell, their win bumped their record up to 5-12.
McCormick will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Calhoun Falls Charter at 5:00 p.m. Calhoun Falls Charter hasn't scored more than one runs for eight games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse. As for Thornwell, they will head out on the road to take on Whitmire at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Whitmire is coming into the contest with six straight victories at home, so Thornwell will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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