Seven-Run Fifth Inning Lifts Lady Stingers to 9–1 Victory
Hayleigh Atkinson recorded three RBIs, and Abby Quick delivered a strong five-inning performance as Florence-Darlington Technical College secured a 9–1 victory over USC Sumter.
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SUMTER, S.C. — Hayleigh Atkinson recorded three RBIs, and Abby Quick delivered a strong five-inning performance as Florence-Darlington Technical College secured a 9–1 victory over USC Sumter.
Florence-Darlington Technical College earned a decisive 9–1 win over USC Sumter, fueled by consistent offensive production and a dominant outing in the circle. Hayleigh Atkinson led the offensive effort, going 2-for-3 with a double and three RBIs, including a key contribution during a seven-run fifth inning that broke the game open. Keira Bell and Payton Melinauskas also contributed offensively, each recording a hit and an RBI. Bell added a stolen base, while Melinauskas collected a double as part of the Stingers' balanced attack.
In the circle, Abby Quick pitched a complete game, allowing just one run on four hits over five innings while striking out four batters. The defense provided solid support behind her, committing just one error. Florence-Darlington also applied pressure on the basepaths, with Olivia Goforth stealing two bases and scoring twice to help maintain offensive momentum. The victory highlighted the Stingers' ability to combine timely hitting, strong pitching, and aggressive baserunning in a complete team performance.
FDTC Top Performers
- 2 hits in 3 at-bats
- 3 RBIs
- Pitched 5 innings, allowing only 1 earned run
- Struck out 4 batters
- Scored 2 runs
- Stole 2 bases