Crestwood is 0-10 against Sumter since May of 2021 but things could change on Wednesday. The Knights are taking a road trip to challenge the Gamecocks at 5:00 p.m. Crestwood has given up an average of 13 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Crestwood is headed into Wednesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Wilson, falling 18-4.
Kenya Green made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Sumter, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over West Florence on Thursday.
Lillie Ivey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ariana Evans, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Remy Shauf, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.
Sumter's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Crestwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Crestwood suffered a grim 19-0 defeat to Sumter in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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