Softball Recap: Pocola Takes Down Hobart in a Playoff Battle

By Team Reports Oct 3, 2024, 7:24pm

Softball Recap: Pocola Indians vs. Hobart Bearcats

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Pocola extended their postseason success on Thursday against Hobart. They put the hurt on the Hobart Bearcats with a sharp 13-0 victory. The Indians might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 24 matches by six runs or more this season.

Allyssa Parker and Kyleigh Combs were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Parker didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Combs pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Parker has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Parker scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Combs went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.

In other batting news, Lety Parga was incredible, firing off two home runs, three RBI, and a double while going 3-for-3. What's more, she also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. Kaydence Batt was another key player, going 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Pocola kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

The win for Pocola keeps them at an undefeated 32-0. As for Hobart, they dropped their record down to 22-12 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.

As of now, neither Pocola nor Hobart have any future games scheduled.

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