Cumberland extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 3-3. They lost 15-6 to the Richland County Tigers. The Pirates were not able to make up for their loss to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in March of 2025.
Ava Long was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ashton Tolen, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Richland County, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.3 runs this season.
On Richland County's side, the team relied heavily on Jaylen Gwyn, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most runs Gwyn has posted since back in March of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenzly Bryan, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Coming up, Cumberland is taking a road trip to take on Paris at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Richland County, they will welcome Mt. Vernon at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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