If Easley was riding high off their 19-2 takedown of Berea last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Easley Green Wave fell victim to a tough 10-3 loss at the hands of the Pendleton Bulldogs on Friday. Easley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Pendleton apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Easley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emily Morgan, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Pendleton's side, Laney Jennings made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Jennings has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Jennings was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addison Wilson, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Maggie Claire Williams was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with an RBI.
Easley has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season. As for Pendleton, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-6-1.
Easley will play host again on Monday to welcome Woodmont, where first pitch is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Woodmont's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Easley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pendleton, they will head out on the road to take on West-Oak at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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