Scott County was not the first on the board on Tuesday, but they got there more often. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Scott Eagles.
Beth McIntyre spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on 12 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lauren Jones, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Karsyn Preston, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
On Scott's side, Emerson Morman was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Scott County pushed their record up to 6-5 with that win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Scott, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Scott County will take on Frederick Douglass at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Scott County's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Frederick Douglass' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Scott, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Ryle at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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