The Cumberland Pirates will head out on the road to square off against the Paris Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Cumberland had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 16-5 margin over Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond. The victory was just what Cumberland needed coming off of a 23-14 defeat in their prior game.
Aubrey Himes looked comfortable as she tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Katie Kingery was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Noraa Cross was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Paris can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. Everything went their way against Oblong as Paris made off with a 17-2 win. While fans of Paris might be used to big wins, the 15-run margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Bella Moreschi and Peighton Smith were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Moreschi tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Smith pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. At the plate, Moreschi went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double, while Smith went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
In other batting news, Paris got a big performance out of Jacie Young, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kilee Edwards, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Cumberland's record is now 2-5. As for Paris, their record is now 4-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cumberland has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Paris struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.8 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Cumberland came up short against Paris when the teams last played back in April of 2019, falling 6-3. Thankfully for Cumberland, Karley Moore (who struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk)) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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