Softball Recap: Wilson Tigers vs. Hartsville Red Foxes
Wilson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 13-3 defeat at the hands of the Hartsville Red Foxes. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wilson of the 17-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Hartsville's part, Elena Mathys spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks. Those 13 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Aliyah Smith and Terriney Thompson did most of the damage at the plate: Smith scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5, while Thompson scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Mary Ellen Hickey, who went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI.
Wilson's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Hartsville, their victory bumped their record up to 9-6.
Wilson does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hartsville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Darlington at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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