Softball Recap: Wicksburg triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Anleigh Wood

By Team Reports May 18, 2024, 2:17pm

Softball Recap: Wicksburg Panthers vs. Hatton Hornets

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Wicksburg had no problem doing just that on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Hatton Hornets a 15-0 shutout. Considering Wicksburg has won 29 contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

The team relied heavily on Anleigh Wood, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs. Ella Grace Kelley was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.

The victory (which was Wicksburg's ninth in a row) raised their record to 40-12-1. As for Hatton, their loss dropped their record down to 15-22.

Wicksburg didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 3-0 win vs. Thorsby on the 16th. Hatton has also already played their next match, a 4-1 victory against Horseshoe Bend on the 16th.

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