Softball Recap: Wilson Hall Barons vs. Hammond Skyhawks
Wilson Hall was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Hammond Skyhawks by a score of 7-6. Wilson Hall was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hammond apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
For Hammond's part, Grace Beacham was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up six earned runs off ten hits. Beacham has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Beacham was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Madge Miller was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Sadie Meacham, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Wilson Hall's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Hammond, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-3-1 record this season.
Wilson Hall will square off against Hammond at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hammond is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season. As for they, they will face off against Laurence Manning Academy at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Laurence Manning Academy comes in on five and Hammond on three.
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