Carter scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past the Northview Academy Cougars 20-1. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Carter with their most commanding win of the season.
Malaney Etherton and Hayden Neely dominated on the mound. Etherton tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Neely pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. Neely has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Carter got a massive performance out of Jenna Wilson, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayla Rucker, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
The win was the third in a row for Carter, bringing their record for this year to 9-7. As for Northview Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carter is on the road again on Monday to play Maryville at 6:00 p.m. Maryville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Carter's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Northview Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge South-Doyle at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. South-Doyle is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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