On Friday, Cabell Midland faced Spring Valley in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Cabell Midland Knights had just enough and edged the Spring Valley Timberwolves out 6-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Cabell Midland also won the last time the pair played two weeks ago.
Quinn Ballengee spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ellie McCormill, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Baylee Smith, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
On Spring Valley's side, Sydney Turner was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and a double. Brenna Reedy was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Spring Valley was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cabell Midland didn't hit any.
Cabell Midland's win bumped their record up to 25-5. As for Spring Valley, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 17-8.
Cabell Midland will stay at home for another game and welcome Lincoln County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln County will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Cabell Midland surely won't give up without a fight. Spring Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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