Seminole County had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 2-4 to make it six. They came up short against the Thomasville Bulldogs, falling 19-0. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Indians' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Thomasville, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
For Thomasville's part, Ava Simpson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave Simpson a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Fallyn McDougald, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Heidi Barrow also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Seminole County has already played their next game, a 29-21 loss against Pataula Charter Academy on the 9th. As for Thomasville, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 5-0 win against Miller County on the 10th.
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