Softball Recap: Farragut Admirals vs. Hardin Valley Academy Hawks
Farragut won the last time they faced Hardin Valley Academy, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Farragut Admirals blew past the Hardin Valley Academy Hawks 12-1. With that victory, Farragut brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Hallie Grace Johnson made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Johnson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Johnson was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Farragut let Elsa Morrison and Hailey Nichols loose on the outfield. Morrison went 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Nichols went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Addison Pressley, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Farragut has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season. As for Hardin Valley Academy, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-13.
Farragut didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 12-4 win vs. Bearden on the 19th. As for Hardin Valley Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Grace Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Grace Christian Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Hardin Valley Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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