River Bluff had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 6-10-2 to make it four. They lost 15-2 to the Dutch Fork Silver Foxes. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Gators couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Dutch Fork, their win bumped their record up to 7-10. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Dutch Fork's part, Layla Peppers made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Peppers was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three runs and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Haley Alderman, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one triple. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Katie-Grace Hill was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. River Bluff will challenge South Aiken at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Dutch Fork, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Irmo at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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