Patton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Lincolnton Wolves with a sharp 9-1 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Patton with their most commanding win of the season.
Marleigh Carswell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Carswell has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Carswell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Patton let Katie Lail and Ellie Shuping loose on the outfield. Lail scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5, while Shuping scored a run while going 2-for-4. Lail is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lindsey Devine, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Lincolnton's side, SKYLAR CRANE spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits.
The win got Patton back to even at 4-4. As for Lincolnton, they dropped their record down to 4-5 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.
Patton will head out on the road to face off against Polk County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Patton will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak. As for Lincolnton, they will be playing at home against East Burke at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. East Burke's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Lincolnton's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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