Softball Recap: Asheboro Blue Comets vs. Ledford Panthers
Thursday just wasn't the day for Asheboro's offense. They fell victim to a tough 15-0 loss at the hands of the Ledford Panthers on Thursday. Asheboro's defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the team, making it six in a row.
For Ledford's part, Leah Leonard made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Leonard was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Ava Francis was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Hailey Hoots, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Asheboro's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Ledford, their victory bumped their record up to 9-2.
Asheboro will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Montgomery Central at 7:00 p.m. on April 9th. Montgomery Central is coming into the contest with five straight defeats at home, meaning Asheboro will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Ledford will take on Forsyth Home Educators at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Ledford's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Forsyth Home Educators' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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