Garner is 2-8 against Clayton since March of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Trojans will host the Comets at 6:00 p.m. Garner has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fuquay-Varina hit Garner with a five-run fourth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Trojans came up short against the Bengals, falling 13-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Trojans have suffered against the Bengals since March 18, 2022.
Garner saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaitlyn Dean, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Clayton). Their pitcher stepped up to hand Smithfield-Selma a 19-0 shutout last Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Comets in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now won nine in a row.
Izzy Tart made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Maddie Session was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Delaney Maynard was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Clayton's victory bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Garner, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Garner might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Clayton in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
