YOUNG HARRIS, GA| The Mountain Lions dominated at the plate this afternoon, scoring 28 total runs (Apr 5th). Long offensive innings led to a run-rule in game two and ultimately, two key conference wins for YHC.

The Mountain Lions move to 21-15 overall and are 8-4 in Conference Carolinas. The Bobcats move to 11-17 overall and are 6-6 in Conference Carolinas. YHC will play a double-header tomorrow (Apr 6th) at home, where they will take on the King Tornado. First pitches are scheduled for 1PM and 3PM.

QUOTING HEAD COACH JESSICA HOMESLEY
"We did a great job of battling in game one to get the win against a solid pitcher. Kylie and Gracie both did a fantastic job in the circle for us. It was fun to see our bats come to life in game two."
 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

Game 1:

· Young Harris won with a final score of 4-2.

· The Bobcats got out to a 1-0 lead on a Mountain Lion error in the second inning.

· Lauren Ritchie hit a SAC fly to make the score 2-0.

· Bailee Brown got things going for Young Harris at the plate. In the bottom of the third, she doubled to left center to bring the game within one.

· Hannah Rizzuto (1-3) had an RBI single in the fourth to tie the game.

· To jump out 4-2, Gracie Hughes (2-3) went yard with a runner on base.

· Shelby Duncan, Sarah Morris, and Jess Jaruszewski all recorded stolen bases.

· Kylie Ferguson was issued her third win of the season after seven IP and seven K's.

Game 2:

· The Mountain Lions had fun in this one, winning with a final score of 24-4 in just five innings.

· YHC was able to score six runs in just the first inning. Hannah Carey's (3-3) double, Sammi Martin's walk, and Abby Castleberry's single all played a part.

· Lees-McRae responded in the second with a HR and an RBI double, bringing the score to 6-2.

· In the second inning, Young Harris added on five more. A LMU error brought in two in addition to Sammi Martin's (2-2) three-run HR. The score was 11-2.

· Allie Johnston and Brooks Eaddy knocked in two for the Bobcats in the third inning.

· The hot bats for YHC didn't stop there; the third inning was another huge one for the Mountain Lions. They were able to bring the whole lineup and some to the plate. They brought in eight runs.

· Maddy Brady and Hannah Davis' at bats brought the score to a final 24-4 in the fourth. Brady reached on a fielder's choice and Davis doubled to left.

· A couple of Mountain Lions had notable appearances at the plate: Bailee Brown (2-3, RBI, 2 SB), Hannah Carey (3-3, 3 RBIs), Grace Young (2-3, 2 RBIs), Gracie Hughes (2-3, RBI), Trinity Aycock (2-2, RBI), and Sammi Martin (2-2, 4 RBIs).

· Young Harris totaled 17 hits on 24 runs.

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