Florala hit Red Level with a four-run sixth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tigers fell 9-6 to the Wildcats. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 9-0.
Caroline Blackwell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and seven unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Payton Martin was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
This is the second loss in a row for Red Level and nudges their season record down to 8-6. As for Florala, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season.
Red Level will head out to face off against McKenzie at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Florala, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Pleasant Home at 4:00 p.m.
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