Lee County came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 19-7 to the Pinecrest Patriots. The Yellow Jackets were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Patriots earlier this season, when they won 8-6.
Cherish Smith led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kasie Roberts, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple.
Lee County's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Pinecrest, their record now sits at 4-12.
Looking ahead, Lee County will be playing at home against Cape Fear at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Colts will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Yellow Jackets surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pinecrest, they are taking a road trip to take on Montgomery Central at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Timberwolves have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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