Galax lost against Auburn back in March of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Galax Maroon Tide suffered a rough 19-4 loss at the hands of the Auburn Eagles.
For Auburn's part, McKenzie Booth made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Booth has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk every time she's pitched this season. Booth was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Johnnie Gaynor was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Ariel Mullins was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Galax's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Auburn, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Galax will be playing in front of their home fans against Carroll County at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Carroll County will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Galax surely won't give up without a fight. As for Auburn, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Abingdon at 6:00 p.m. Auburn is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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