Softball Game Recap: Licking Heights Hornets vs. Zanesville Blue Devils

By Team Reports Apr 22, 2024, 11:55am

Softball Recap: Licking Heights Hornets vs. Zanesville Blue Devils

Licking Heights scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They never let the Zanesville Blue Devils onto the board and left with a 26-0 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Licking Heights needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.

Chesney McPeck made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). McPeck was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.

In other batting news, Alissa West was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, eight RBI, and two stolen bases. Lily Meidl was another key contributor, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.

The win got Licking Heights back to even at 5-5-1. As for Zanesville, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Licking Heights didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 7-3 defeat vs. Licking Valley on the 18th. Zanesville has also already played their next match, a 10-0 loss against Newark Catholic on the 17th.

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