Softball Recap: Chester County Comes Up Short

Chester County dropped their record down to 9-7 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the McNairy Central Bobcats, falling 12-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bobcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 two weeks ago.

Chester County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Newland, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.

As for McNairy Central, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 17-8. Considering they have won nine games by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

On McNairy Central's side, Kenli Bingham and Chanley Steele made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Bingham pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Steele pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Bingham has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Bingham went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Steele went 2-for-3 with five RBI and one triple. Those five RBI gave Steele a new career-high.

In other batting news, Bailee Shelton and Callie Finlayson did most of the damage at the plate: Shelton went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double, while Finlayson went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one double. That's the most runs Shelton has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Carlee Shelton, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one double.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chester County will face off against Hardin County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for McNairy Central, they will take on Summertown at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.