Mid-Carolina extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 7-11 in the process. They came up short against the White Knoll Timberwolves, falling 10-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Rebels were not able to get on the board.
As for White Knoll, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-7-1. Considering they have won eight games by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For White Knoll's part, Lexi Burkard tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over five innings pitched. Burkard has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, White Knoll let Ashlynn Blackstone and Reginae Porterfield run wild. Blackstone went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run, while Porterfield went 2-for-4 with three runs and one RBI. Those three runs gave Porterfield a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Melinda Veller, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Coming up, Mid-Carolina will venture away from home to square off against Saluda at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Rebels' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for White Knoll, they will be playing at home against North Augusta at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Timberwolves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Yellow Jackets have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.
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