Fulton had lost six straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 0-8 to make it seven. They lost 19-0 to the Scott Skyhawks. Considering the last time the Falcons couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
As for Scott, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Scott's part, Kambri Beard and Cambri Barker were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Beard pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Barker pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Beard posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. At bat, Beard went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI, while Barker got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Amelia Smith was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Hailey Capps, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Fulton will challenge Cocke County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Fighting Cocks have averaged an impressive 10.5 runs per game this season. As for Scott, they will welcome Winfield at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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