Summersville won the last time they faced Cabool, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Summersville Wildcats walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Cabool Bulldogs. The win made it back-to-back victories for Summersville.
Riley Buttress was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Buttress was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Lanie Greear was incredible, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Havens, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Cabool's side, Cambree Woodard stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a stolen base and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Emmalee Taylor, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Cabool was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Summersville only hit a.
Summersville has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-8 record this season. As for Cabool, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Summersville will challenge Southern Reynolds at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Cabool, they will head out on the road to take on Thayer at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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