Calhoun was not able to break out of their rough patch in Monday's first game as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. Their tough 15-0 loss to the Gilmer County Titans might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Calhoun of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Gilmer County's part, Paige Montgomery made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Montgomery has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Montgomery was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Layla Smith was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Alexis Stoddard was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
Calhoun's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Gilmer County, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Calhoun by a score of 23-2 later that day.
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