Mid-Carolina came tearing into Tuesday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Eau Claire Shamrocks a 15-0 shutout. The Rebels' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Gabi Riddle was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Those zero hits allowed gave her a new career-low. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Malloree Grimsley
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Malloree Grimsley, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Savannah Moore was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Mid-Carolina always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .810. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win got Mid-Carolina back to even at 4-4. As for Eau Claire, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mid-Carolina will challenge Strom Thurmond at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Eau Claire, they will welcome Mid-Carolina at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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