Latta Shuts Out Bethune-Bowman

A softball pitcher in a white and green uniform winds up to throw a pitch on a dirt field during a game. Latta's #17 prepares to release a pitch

The Latta Lady Vikings shut out the Bethune-Bowman Lady Mohawks of Orangeburg, S.C., 16-0 on Wednesday, May 6, in varsity softball action played in Latta.
Paisley Jackson pitched the first inning for Latta.
The lead-off batter (#1) for Bethune-Bowman hit a dribbler to the pitcher and was safe at first. #3 struck out swinging. #6 made it to first on an interference call. #14 struck out swinging. #2 struck out watching.
In the bottom of the first inning, Latta placed 15 runs onto the scoreboard.
In the top of the second inning, Latta’s #17 was on the mound. After hitting the lead-off batter, #16 for Bethune Bowman, on the foot, Latta’s #17 retired the side in 1-2-3 fashion with one going down swinging, another struck out watching, and the last one struck out swinging.

PHOTO GALLERY
Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC

A softball pitcher in a white and green uniform, wearing number 20, throws a pitch while another player prepares to field on a dirt field.
Paisley Jackon on the mound for Latta

A softball player in black uniform prepares to hit a pitched yellow ball during a game, with teammates watching from the dugout behind a chain-link fence.
Bethune-Bowman’s #9 prepares to swing

A softball player in black uniform stands ready to bat while a catcher and team members watch from the dugout behind a chain-link fence.

A softball player in black uniform prepares to bat, wearing a helmet and knee brace, with teammates watching from the dugout behind a chain-link fence.

A softball player in black uniform prepares to bat, with teammates sitting behind a chain-link fence in the dugout.
Bethune-Bowman’s #20 prepares to swing

A softball player in a black uniform swings a bat during a game, with teammates watching from the dugout behind a chain-link fence.

A softball player wearing number 12 prepares to bat as a yellow softball approaches, with teammates watching from the dugout behind a chain-link fence.

A softball pitcher in a white and green uniform throws a pitch on a dirt field, with yellow softball mid-air. Basketball hoops are visible in the background.

A softball player in a white and green uniform winds up to pitch on a dirt field, wearing a faceguard and glove.

A softball pitcher in a white and green uniform winds up to throw a pitch on a dirt field during a game.
Latta’s #17 prepares to release a pitch
A softball player in a white uniform swings a bat and makes contact with a yellow softball during a game.
Latta’s #5 hits one to right center
A softball team huddles on the field with coaches, discussing strategy during a game. Players wear black uniforms and catcher's gear. Trees and other players are visible in the background.
Bethune-Bowman has a conference on the mound

Softball player in white and green uniform prepares to bunt a pitch during a game, with teammates and equipment in the dugout behind a chain-link fence.

A softball player in white uniform swings at a pitch, with a catcher and spectators visible in the background behind a chain-link fence.

A softball player in white uniform prepares to swing at an incoming pitch, with teammates and spectators watching from behind a chain-link fence.

A softball player in a white and green uniform swings at a yellow ball, while teammates watch from the dugout behind a chain-link fence.

Softball player in white uniform swinging bat, hitting a pitch. Teammates sit and watch behind chain-link fence in dugout. Dirt infield and sports equipment visible.

A softball catcher in black gear jumps and stretches upward to catch a ball during a game, with spectators and parked cars in the background.

A softball player in white and green uniform hits a yellow ball during a game, with teammates and equipment bags visible behind a chain-link fence.
Latta’s #1 pops up to first
Softball player in white uniform hits the ball with a bat, while teammates and spectators watch from behind the fence in the dugout.
Paisley Jackson drives one to center
A softball player in white uniform prepares to bat as the ball approaches, with teammates and backpacks visible in the fenced dugout behind her.
Chayse Walters watches a high inside pitch
A softball pitcher in black uniform, mid-pitch, with a teammate in the background on a sunny outdoor field.
Bethune-Bowman’s #1 on the mound
Two baseball umpires in light blue shirts and grey pants stand facing each other on the field, with players and a chain-link fence in the background.
The officials discuss an interference call

A softball player in black uniform swings a bat at home plate, with teammates and spectators behind a chain-link fence in the background.