Sumrall came tearing into Thursday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Columbia Wildcats. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 14-0 last Thursday.
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Avery Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kara Applewhite, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Taniya Preston also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Sumrall's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-5. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Columbia, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Sumrall will square off against Hattiesburg at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bobcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season. As for Columbia, they are taking a road trip to square off against Salem at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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