Softball Recap: Hackleburg Panthers vs. Phillips Bears
Hackleburg scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Phillips Bears as the Hackleburg Panthers made off with an 18-1 win. The result was nothing new for Hackleburg, who have now won nine matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Ellie Nichols was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). Nichols has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Nichols was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Braylynn Pope was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Saylor Cooper was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Hackleburg's victory bumped their record up to 13-10-2. As for Phillips, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-16.
Hackleburg didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 7-2 win vs. Marion County on the 6th. As for Phillips, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Hubbertville at 4:30 p.m.
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