Sumter had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 15-run drubbing they dealt Crestwood on Wednesday. The Gamecocks were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over the Knights. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Gamecocks also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2024.
Paisley McDougal
| 04/02/25 vs Crestwood | 8 |
| 02/22/25 vs Wilson | 5 |
| 03/13/24 @ St. James | 3 |
| 03/08/25 vs Darlington | 2 |
| 02/28/25 @ Johnsonville | 2 |
Paisley McDougal made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Sumter let Remy Shauf and Ariana Evans run wild. Shauf scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2, while Evans scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. That's the most stolen bases Shauf has posted since back in March of 2024. Sydney Rhodes was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Sumter always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .679. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Sumter's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-5-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Crestwood, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sumter will host East Clarendon at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Crestwood, they will be playing at home against Darlington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.
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