Bluffton had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 4-7 to make it four. They lost 18-2 to the Beaufort Eagles. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Bobcats couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Beaufort, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-8. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Beaufort's part, Adalyn Johnson was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Johnson has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Beaufort got a massive performance out of Hadley Stevens, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and two RBI. That's the most runs Stevens has posted since back in March. Arianna Smith was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bluffton will venture away from home to take on Whale Branch at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Beaufort, they will take on Woodland at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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