
Florence-Darlington Technical College secured a narrow victory over Southeastern Community College-Whiteville with a 5-4 win on Tuesday. Hayleigh Atkinson's performance was pivotal as she contributed two RBIs and a crucial double, helping the team maintain their lead despite a late rally by Southeastern.
The Stingers took an early lead in the first inning, with Hayleigh Atkinson hitting a double that brought home Isabel Allen and Savannah Sherman. Zoei Hunt added to the score with a home run in the fourth inning, and later, in the sixth inning, Katelyn Church doubled, allowing Atkinson to score. Hunt also contributed with a sacrifice fly that brought Church home, highlighting her impact on the game.
The Stingers' pitcher, Mackenzie Kubas, delivered a strong performance, pitching seven innings, allowing three hits, and striking out seven batters. Despite a late rally by Southeastern, which scored four runs in the seventh inning, the Stingers maintained their lead and secured the win.
- **Isabel Allen (LF)**
- 2 hits in 3 at-bats
- 1 run scored
- Contributed to offensive plays with a double
- **Savannah Sherman (1B)**
- 2 hits in 3 at-bats
- Scored 1 run
- Stole 1 base
- **Hayleigh Atkinson (CF)**
- 2 hits in 3 at-bats
- 2 RBIs
- Scored 1 run
- Hit a double and stole 1 base
- **Zoei Hunt (RF)**
- 1 hit in 2 at-bats
- 2 RBIs
- Hit a home run and recorded a sacrifice fly
- **Katelyn Church (2B)**
- 1 hit in 3 at-bats
- 1 RBI
- Scored 1 run
- Recorded a double