Thursday just wasn't the day for Red Boiling Springs's offense. They fell victim to a rough 19-0 loss at the hands of the Gordonsville Tigers on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Red Boiling Springs of the 13-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Gordonsville's part, Kailey Plumlee made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Plumlee has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Plumlee was even better at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run, six RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on McKenzie Herron, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Abbi Brinkley, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Red Boiling Springs' loss dropped their record down to 1-5-1. As for Gordonsville, their victory was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Red Boiling Springs is on the road again on Friday to play Jackson County at 5:00 p.m. As for Gordonsville, they will challenge Hardin Valley Academy on Saturday. Gordonsville is facing Hardin Valley Academy at the right time seeing as Hardin Valley Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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