Williams came into Wednesday's game having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Grimsley Whirlies on Wednesday as the Williams Bulldogs made off with a 14-4 victory. Williams' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Makayla Jackson was incredible, scoring three runs while going 4-for-5. Kenna Talhelm was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
On Grimsley's side, Melanie Pinzon Escalona was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Pinzon Escalona is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Zoey Mahan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Williams' win ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-10. As for Grimsley, they dropped their record down to 3-10 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Williams will take on Eastern Alamance at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Eastern Alamance is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Grimsley, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Southwest Guilford at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Southwest Guilford will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Grimsley surely won't give up without a fight.
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