Softball Recap: Hough Picks Up Sixth Straight Win on the Road

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hough). They never let the Chambers Cougars get on the board and left with an 18-0 victory on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Huskies needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.

Payton Elwell made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she hit this season.

In other batting news, Hough got a massive performance out of Ashlyn Rogers, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Rogers also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Reese Lavey was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.

Hough always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .655. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Huskies

Previous 6 Games (Away)

03/13/25 @ Chambers	18-0
03/06/25 @ Mooresville	8-6
04/25/24 @ Hopewell	15-0
04/16/24 @ West Charlotte	15-0
04/09/24 @ Chambers	15-0
03/19/24 @ Mallard Creek	19-3

Hough pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Chambers, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 3-1.

Coming up, Hough will host West Mecklenburg at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Chambers, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Chambers Cougars duke it out with Berry Cardinals at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.