Seaforth's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They skirted past the North Moore Mustangs 6-5. For Seaforth, this counts as revenge for the 12-5 defeat North Moore walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
Emma Grace Hill made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Hill has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Hill was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Annika Johannson, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Jennifer Johnson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Like Seaforth, North Moore also got a great game from a two-way player: Sydney Russell. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. Russell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Tate Allred was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ansley Preslar, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Seaforth's win bumped their record up to 5-10. As for North Moore, their record now sits at 8-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Seaforth will take on Southeast Alamance at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Seaforth is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for North Moore, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Graham at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. North Moore is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
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