Softball Recap: Hayden Wildcats vs. Curry Yellowjackets
If Hayden was riding high off their 10-3 takedown of Cordova last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hayden Wildcats' rough 8-2 defeat to the Curry Yellowjackets on Monday might stick with them for a while. Hayden has struggled against Curry recently, as their match on Monday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Hayden saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kiley Weston, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Curry's side, Alena Howse spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits. Howse has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jenna Madison was a standout: she fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ambrey Taylor, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Hayden's loss dropped their record down to 15-17-2. As for Curry, they are on a roll lately: they've won 18 of their last 22 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 30-7-1 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hayden will take on Corner at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Corner is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Hayden will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Curry, they will head out on the road to square off against Hewitt-Trussville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Curry is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
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