Echols County extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping them down to 3-9. They lost 8-1 to the Valwood Valiants. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Valiants this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-0 on Monday.
As for Valwood, they pushed their record up to 6-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by seven runs or more this season.
For Valwood's part, Annabelle Couch and Morgan Dosier made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Couch pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Dosier struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. At bat, Couch went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI, while Dosier went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Makensie Nichols was excellent, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Devin Williams, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs.
Echols County didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 11-5 win against Turner County on the 16th. As for Valwood, they have also already played their next contest, an 8-6 victory against Tiftarea Academy on the 16th.
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