Ben L. Smith extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 3-12 in the process. They lost 26-6 to the High Point Central Bison. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bison this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-3 on Thursday.
Josalyn Williamson-Price was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 1-for-1 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
As for High Point Central, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On High Point Central's side, Shakaila Sturdivant Ruff and Leah Ellerby did most of the damage at the plate: Sturdivant Ruff went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one triple, while Ellerby went 2-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and four RBI. Those two triples gave Ellerby a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of McGowe Cameron, who got on base in four of her seven plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Ben L. Smith does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for High Point Central, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 14-1 defeat against Southern Guilford on the 25th.
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