After low-scoring totals in their previous five contests, Gilmer brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over the Gordon Central Warriors on Wednesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Bobcats as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Sarah Dale was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Mary Grace Jones and Gracie Gaitanoglou did most of the damage at the plate: Jones scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Gaitanoglou scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Maddy Patterson, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Gilmer was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .450. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're batting average total in four consecutive matchups.
Gilmer's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-12. As for Gordon Central, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gilmer will venture away from home to square off against Lumpkin County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lumpkin County is coming into the game with three straight victories at home, so Gilmer will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Gordon Central, they will take on Armuchee at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Armuchee is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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