Rome's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They blew past the Coosa Eagles 17-1. That's more bragging rights for the Wolves, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Camdyn Ely made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jakayla Strickland was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: she now stolen two or more in the last eight games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Olivia Wade, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Rome always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .621. The last time their OBP was this high was back in August.
Rome's victory bumped their record up to 6-15. As for Coosa, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-16.
Rome will head out to square off against East Paulding at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. East Paulding will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Rome surely won't give up without a fight. As for Coosa, they will welcome Armuchee at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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