Sharon put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They had just enough and edged the Hickory Hornets out 10-8. That's more bragging rights for Sharon, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Madelyn Vogan made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over 11 innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. Vogan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 14 consecutive pitching appearances. Vogan was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Sharon let Claire Bodien and Dalaini Bayer loose on the outfield. Bodien scored a run while going 2-for-5, while Bayer scored two runs while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances. Mya Bundrant was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-5.
On Hickory's side, Lydia Hallas spent all 11 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Layla McClung was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base.
Sharon pushed their record up to 19-0 with that victory, which was their eighth straight on the road. As for Hickory, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sharon will take on Reynolds at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sharon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Hickory, they will be playing at home against Oil City at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hickory is facing Oil City at the right time seeing as Oil City is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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