Softball Recap: Macks Creek Pirates vs. Hermitage Hornets
Macks Creek was handed a two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Hermitage on Friday. Everything went the Macks Creek Pirates' way against the Hermitage Hornets as the Macks Creek Pirates made off with a 15-4 victory. The Pirates' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Brooklyn Downing made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Macks Creek let India Willis and Nevaeh Dorrell loose on the outfield. Willis scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Dorrell scored three runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-4. With that strong performance, Dorrell is now averaging an impressive 1.7 stolen bases per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Adalynn Marshall, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Macks Creek always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .537. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win got Macks Creek back to even at 2-2. As for Hermitage, their defeat was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Macks Creek will challenge Crocker at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Macks Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Hermitage, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Fair Play at 5:00 p.m.
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