Bainbridge had lost five straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 6-16 to make it six. They lost 22-1 to the Thomasville Bulldogs. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Bearcats couldn't push the score so high this time.
Auburn Culpepper was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 1-for-1 with three stolen bases and one run. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1 stolen bases per game.
As for Thomasville, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games.
On Thomasville's side, Ava Simpson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Simpson has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bainbridge will head out to challenge Thomas County Central at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Yellow Jackets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.32 runs per game on average), something the Bearcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Thomasville, they will head out on the road to take on LaGrange at 8:45 p.m. on Friday.
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