Softball Recap: Hoke County Bucks vs. Fairmont Golden Tornadoes
Hoke County gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They had just enough and edged the Fairmont Golden Tornadoes out 7-6. That's two games straight that Hoke County has won by just one run.
Adriana Miller spent all eight innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on McKenzie Freeman, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double. Natalie Knowlton was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Hoke County and bumps their season record up to 9-5. As for Fairmont, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hoke County will take on Lee County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fairmont, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against St. Pauls at 5:30 p.m. St. Pauls is coming into the game with three straight victories on the road, so Fairmont will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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