INMAN, S.C. – Chapman kicked off the week with a non-region showdown against the Woodruff Wolverines. A solid outing and several contributions at the plate powered the Panthers to a 11-0 victory over the Wolverines in five innings.
Reagan Garrett took to the circle and found a groove early on, striking out five of the first 10 batters she faced. The right-hander tossed a gem and only surrendered one hit in four innings of work. Garrett also helped her own cause at the plate with three hits, two runs scored, and a run batted in. “(Reagan) typically helps herself out at the plate,” said Chapman head coach Casey Green. “That’s why she is our number four batter right now. She does a great job. She has played a lot of ball and knows the importance of being able to do that.” Chapman struck for four runs in the opening frame, as Autumn Fisher singled and later scored on a Rylan Ivey triple to right field. Ivey crossed home plate on a Sarah Byrd RBI groundout, while Garrett touched home plate on a Sophie Whitley RBI base hit. Abby Gossett doubled and later scored on a Wolverine error, which made for a 4-0 Panther lead. Ivey, a sophomore outfielder, also recorded an RBI double in the second and two-run home run to left-center field in the third. The sophomore outfielder finished the night 3-for-4 at the plate with a team-high four runs batted in, narrowly missing out on hitting for the cycle. “My goal was to just hit the ball hard, get on base, and be a runner,” Ivey stated. “It was hard at first (after basketball season) because I had to really earn my spot. I went from not playing to batting second in the lineup and I really worked hard for it.” “She’s been hitting the ball hard consistently for us over these last couple of games,” Green added. “She knew that she had to work her tail off to get her position and she hasn’t let up since. She came here fighting for a job and keeps proving herself every time. It’s grit.” Kylie Hitchcock broke up the no-hit bid on an infield single with two outs in the fourth, but Garrett quickly retired the side by striking out the next batter on three pitches. Byrd notched two hits, a run scored, and three runs batted in, while Whitley also tallied a pair of hits and drove in two runs. Krislyn Wilder also recorded a base hit, drew a walk, and scored twice for the Panthers. “We hit the ball great,” Green remarked. “We had solid contact from the first inning onward. Being able to jump out with four runs from a pitching standpoint always makes it easier because it allows the pitching to set in and get more comfortable.” Next up for Chapman (8-3) is a non-region road doubleheader against Chesnee on Thursday. The twin bill is slated for a 5:30 PM start. Comments are closed.
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