It was a good run, but Cabell Midland unfortunately witnessed the end of their 16-game winning streak dating back to last season on Saturday. They fell just short of the Wheelersburg Pirates by a score of 5-3. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Cabell Midland has scored all season.
Audrea Watts spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Olivia Bell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Having lost for the first time this season, Cabell Midland fell to 14-1. As for Wheelersburg, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cabell Midland will take on George Washington at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Cabell Midland is looking to tack on another W to their ten-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Wheelersburg, they will face off against Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Valley: 3.8, Wheelersburg: 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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