The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs will face off against the Socastee Braves at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Socastee took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on North Myrtle Beach, who comes in off a win.
North Myrtle Beach had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 14-10 win over Marion on Friday.
Nealy Lockner was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off six hits. Lockner was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Kirali Altena looked comfortable as she tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. What's more, she gave up only one walk, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2024.
Back at the plate, Hadley Leonhardt was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. What's more, she posted three hits, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Chloe Buttler was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Socastee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 12-1 to Loris.
North Myrtle Beach took their victory against Socastee when the teams last played back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 11-3. Will North Myrtle Beach repeat their success, or does Socastee have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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