Softball Recap: Richton Rebels vs. Hattiesburg Tigers
If Richton was feeling good off their 15-0 takedown of Collins last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Richton Rebels fell victim to a rough 15-5 defeat at the hands of the Hattiesburg Tigers on Friday. Richton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hattiesburg apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2016.
For Hattiesburg's part, Chloee Parhm made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Parhm has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Parhm was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cornique Mark, who went 1-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Lyric Walker, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Richton has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season. As for Hattiesburg, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Richton will take on Heidelberg at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hattiesburg, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Laurel, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m.
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