Softball Recap: Clear Fork Colts vs. Marion Harding Presidents
Clear Fork put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 18-7 margin over the Marion Harding Presidents. Winning may never get old, but Clear Fork sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Miley Shafer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Shafer has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Shafer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Melodie Blubaugh, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. She hasn't dropped below three hits for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Ava Carr, who scored three runs while going 1-for-2.
On Marion Harding's side, Abbey Hoertz and Destiny Brown did some serious damage despite the final result: Hoertz got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI, while Brown scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Macey Harper, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Clear Fork has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. As for Marion Harding, they dropped their record down to 2-6 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Clear Fork will take on Madison Comprehensive at 5:00 a.m. on Friday. The last three games Madison Comprehensive has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Marion Harding, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Findlay at 5:15 p.m.
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