Bluffton came into Friday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Hilton Head Island Seahawks 19-17. Bluffton's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Bluffton let Sienna Potepa and Reagan Kelly loose on the outfield. Potepa scored three runs while going 3-for-6, while Kelly scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Braylin Jones, who scored two runs while going 1-for-5.
On Hilton Head Island's side, Alyssa Carpenter made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Veronica Gardiner was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Bluffton's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-11. As for Hilton Head Island, their defeat was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-14.
As of now, neither Bluffton nor Hilton Head Island have any future games scheduled.
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