With three inside-the-park home runs to their credit, the Carver Middle School softball team pounded Ellerbe on Wednesday, winning 10-0 and triggering the mercy rule in the fifth.

Abby Bray finished with two of the three home runs, with one coming in the first inning and the other coming in the second.

The third home run came from the leadoff spot as Destiny Morrison knocked the ball around for a triple, a home run and a double to go 3-for-3 on the afternoon.

Going the distance on the mound for Carver was stalwart pitcher Bailey Jacobs, who struck out nine of the 17 batters she faced on the day.

The game was never in doubt as Carver jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the beginning of the first, scoring three again in the second and fourth innings with a single run sandwiched between in the third inning.

Also with hot bats for Carver were Libby Ingram (2-for-2, stolen base, reached on error) and Jonissa Monley (2-for-2, triple).

"We hit the ball very well and I'm proud of the girls," commented Carver coach Scotty Jacobs following the game.

"Destiny Morrison set the pace offensively for us today and with the win we are now looking forward to our next game against East Hoke on Monday."

Carver is now 4-1 overall with the win and 3-0 in the conference.