Coalfield had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They skirted past the Cumberland County Jets 4-2. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Yellow Jackets as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Olivia Laymance made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. Laymance was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Laymance wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Baylee Chadwick, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Caroline Foster was another, going 3-for-4 with one RBI.
Coalfield hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cumberland County struck out 17 times.
This is the second loss in a row for Cumberland County and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Looking ahead, Coalfield will be playing in front of their home fans against Jellico at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The match will give Coalfield their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season. As for Cumberland County, they are taking a road trip to take on Smith County at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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