Softball Recap: Troup Tigers vs. Elysian Fields Yellowjackets
Troup put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Elysian Fields Yellowjackets a 13-0 shutout. The win was familiar territory for Troup who now have three in a row.
The result came thanks to Carli Hays's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Troup got a massive performance out of Bailey Blanton, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Blanton has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Sydnie Dickey, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Troup's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-7. As for Elysian Fields, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-22.
Troup will head out on the road to face off against Waskom at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Troup is facing Waskom at the right time seeing as Waskom is stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Elysian Fields, they will be playing at home against West Rusk at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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