Sumter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the West Ashley Wildcats. The Gamecocks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Sumter saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Remy Shauf, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Sumter's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for West Ashley, their victory bumped their record up to 6-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Sumter and Blythewood, after both having extra time off, will shake off the rust and duke it out at 5:00 p.m. on the 14th. The Bengals' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Gamecocks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for West Ashley, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Cane Bay at 6:00 p.m. on the 13th.
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