Moore County had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 3-5-1 to make it four. They lost 11-5 to Richland. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Moore County of the 10-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Ellie Carter led a balanced group of hitters, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Those stolen bases were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Anna Deaton, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
As for Richland, the victory got them back to even at 1-1. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
On Richland's side, Dannie Galloway and Khloe McConnell did most of the damage at the plate: Galloway went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while McConnell went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. Preslee Crabtree was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Coming up, Moore County will look to defend their home field on Friday against Shelbyville Central at 7:00 p.m. As for Richland, they will venture away from home to face off against Collinwood at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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