Softball Recap: McCreary Central Raiders vs. Williamsburg Yellow Jackets
McCreary Central came into Friday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 12-6 margin over the Williamsburg Yellow Jackets on Friday. McCreary Central's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last six games.
Ava Stephens made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over 6.2 innings pitched. Stephens was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Kyllieann Hayes was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 5-for-5. Makayla Stephens was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 4-for-5.
On Williamsburg's side, Haylee Baird made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Moses, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
McCreary Central's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-8. As for Williamsburg, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-12.
McCreary Central will take on Casey County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Williamsburg, they will head out on the road to square off against Lynn Camp at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Lynn Camp will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Williamsburg surely won't give up without a fight.
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