Ashley extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 3-10. They came up short against the Topsail Pirates, falling 16-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-1 back in March.
Ashley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taryn Wayland, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
As for Topsail, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. The result was nothing new for Topsail, who have now won seven contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
On Topsail's side, Madyson Turlington made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Turlington has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Riley Trimble was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Sydney Manning also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ashley and Laney, after both having extra time off, will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field at 6:00 p.m. on the 14th. The Buccaneers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Screaming Eagle's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Topsail, they will host Southern Nash at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Pirates 2.8, the Firebirds 0.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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