Georgetown had lost four straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 10-8 to make it five. They fell just short of the James Island Trojans by a score of 9-8. The Bulldogs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Trojans earlier this season, when they won 17-6.
Lilly Bellinger was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Harper Moore made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Ava Lucas also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for James Island, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games.
On James Island's side, Caroline Jaruzel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered eight runs (all of which were unearned) on ten hits.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Georgetown will take on Marlboro County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for James Island, they will challenge Fort Dorchester at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Trojans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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