Forestview couldn't quite beat Kings Mountain on Friday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-run loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Forestview Jaguars fell just short of the Kings Mountain Mountaineers by a score of 7-5. Forestview has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Blair Riley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
On Kings Mountain's side, Madeline Huffman made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 17 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Huffman has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Huffman was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kali Weaver was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-3. Paige Fleming was another key contributor, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with.
Forestview's defeat dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Kings Mountain, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 14-0.
Forestview will head out on the road to square off against East Gaston at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Forestview is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.2 runs per game this season. As for Kings Mountain, they will head out on the road to face off against Ashbrook at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Kings Mountain is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road.
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