After losing to Paris the last time they met, Cumberland decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Cumberland Pirates came out on top against the Paris Tigers by a score of 6-3 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for Cumberland.
Mia Holsapple spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jade Carr, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4. Jenna Hougham was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Cumberland's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Paris, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cumberland will take on Casey-Westfield at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Casey-Westfield's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Cumberland's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Paris, they will be playing at home against Westville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Westville is coming into the match with three straight wins on the road, so Paris will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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