After only one run in their last contest, West Iredell made sure to put some runs up on the board against Hickory on Tuesday. The Warriors were the clear victors by a 13-7 margin over the Red Tornadoes. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won three matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Taylor Stikeleather
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Taylor Stikeleather was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, West Iredell let Brianna Morrison and Alyssa Gertsell run wild. Morrison scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4, while Gertsell scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Those four stolen bases gave Morrison a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendell Harrelson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
West Iredell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
West Iredell's record now sits at 3-6. As for Hickory, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
West Iredell didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 9-6 victory against Hickory on the 11th. The Red Tornadoes does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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