Sumter can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Carolina Forest Panthers. For Sumter, this counts as revenge for the 6-3 loss Carolina Forest walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2023.
Lillie Ivey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Maddy Long, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Bailey Ardis, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Carolina Forest's side, Kylee Warehime stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 1-for-3 with a home run and an additional RBI. Another player making a difference was Zoey Wohlers, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
The victory got Sumter back to even at 4-4. As for Carolina Forest, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Sumter will have a chance to go back-to-back against Carolina Forest: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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