Lady Stingers Dominate USC Salkehatchie with Run-Rule Wins in Doubleheader
Payton Melinauskas' home run and three RBIs led Florence-Darlington Technical College to a 9–1 victory over USC Salkehatchie.
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0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
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5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 2 |
FLORENCE, S.C. — Payton Melinauskas' home run and three RBIs led Florence-Darlington Technical College to a 9–1 victory over USC Salkehatchie.
Florence-Darlington Technical College secured a decisive 9–1 win over USC Salkehatchie, powered by a strong offensive performance and effective pitching. The Stingers recorded 14 hits, consistently applying pressure throughout the lineup.
Skylar Dymond contributed with two hits and a run scored, while Hayleigh Atkinson added three hits, including a double, and a stolen base. Melinauskas delivered a standout performance, driving in three runs with a home run to anchor the offense.
In the circle, Kiera Bell earned the win, pitching four innings while allowing just one run on three hits and striking out three batters, improving her record to 9-9 on the season. Ashlyn Ivey provided solid relief, tossing a scoreless inning without allowing a hit. Defensively, Florence-Darlington remained steady, committing two errors while limiting USC Salkehatchie's opportunities. The victory highlighted the Stingers' ability to combine timely hitting with consistent pitching to control the game. With this win, the Lady Stingers improve to 9-1 in regional play.
FDTC Top Performers
- Scored 1 run
- Recorded 2 hits
- Scored 1 run
- Achieved 3 RBIs with 1 home run
- Scored 1 run
- Recorded 3 hits, including a double
- Pitched 4 innings with only 3 hits allowed
- Secured the win with 3 strikeouts