Dymond, Melinauskas, and Bell homer to lead the Lady Stingers to an 8-6 victory

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Lady Stingers launched three home runs to power Florence-Darlington Technical College to an 8-6 win over Wake Technical Community College in game one of Friday's doubleheader at Buffaloe Road Park.

Keira Bell led the charge both at the plate and in the circle, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. She also tossed a complete game, striking out eight while allowing six earned runs. Skylar Dymond added a two-hit performance, blasting a home run and driving in three runs. Payton Melinauskas also homered and recorded an RBI, while Hayleigh Atkinson went 3-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.

FDTC capitalized on a Wake Tech error and applied pressure on the basepaths, swiping multiple bags — including three from Bell. Wake Tech mounted a late rally in the final inning, but the Lady Stingers held on to secure the victory and improve to 3-8 on the season. 

FDTC Top Performers
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Keira Bell
- Went 2-for-3 with 2 runs and 2 RBIs
- Pitched a complete game with 8 strikeouts
Skylar Dymond
- Collected 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 3 RBIs
- Hit a home run
Hayleigh Atkinson
- Went 3-for-3 with a triple and 1 RBI
- Scored 2 runs and stole 1 base
Payton Melinauskas
- Hit a home run and had 1 RBI
- Stole 1 base and scored 1 run