Softball Recap: Pamlico County Hurricanes vs. Southside Seahawks
Pamlico County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Southside Seahawks a 22-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Pamlico County, who have now won eight matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Peyton Robinson and Layla Prescott were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Robinson pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Prescott struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Robinson scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Prescott went 3-for-4 with two triples, two stolen bases, and five RBI.
In other batting news, Pamlico County got a massive performance out of Taylor McHenry, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Hayley Shamblin, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
Pamlico County has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. As for Southside, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Pamlico County is on the road again on Wednesday to play Jones at 6:00 p.m. Pamlico County's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Jones' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Southside, they will head out on the road to square off against Pamlico County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Southside is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
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