Russell came tearing into Thursday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the South Point Pointers 13-3. That ten run margin sets a new team best for Russell this season.
Audrey Patel spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Reese Cameron and Lili Smith did most of the damage at the plate: Cameron went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Smith scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Paige Hutchinson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On South Point's side, Alli Stidham made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Josie Kidd, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Russell's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-2. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs per game. As for South Point, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Russell will take on Wilson Hall at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Russell is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for South Point, they will be playing at home against Piketon at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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