E.E. Smith was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 16-0 loss at the hands of the Harnett Central Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to E.E. Smith of the 4-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Harnett Central's part, Charleigh Jarriel was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Jarriel was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Lauren Faulkner was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played. Ella Mangum was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple.
E.E. Smith's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Harnett Central, they pushed their record up to 7-5 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
While E.E. Smith had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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