Softball Recap: Jasper Vikings vs. Russellville Golden Tigers
Jasper waltzed into their game on Tuesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Russellville Golden Tigers 3-1.
Missy Odom spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 16 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 21 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jasper saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isabella Brown, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI. Idaysia Mercer was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Jasper is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 27-6-1 record this season. As for Russellville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 24-22-1 record this season.
Jasper didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 8-0 win vs. Hayden on the 8th. Russellville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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