After a string of six wins, Harnett Central's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Triton Hawks by a score of 5-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Harnett Central of the 5-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Lauren Faulkner was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run. Ava Faucette was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Triton's side, Aubree Bass made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Bass has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. Bass was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Sydney Bradham was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Stephanie Davis, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Harnett Central's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-6. As for Triton, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Harnett Central will take on Midway at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Midway is coming into the game with seven straight wins on the road, so Harnett Central will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Triton, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Harnett Central at 6:30 p.m.
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