Softball Recap: Marion County Red Raiders vs. Hackleburg Panthers
Marion County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Hackleburg Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Marion County of the 8-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
For Hackleburg's part, Braylynn Pope spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on eight hits and racked up six Ks. Pope has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Saylor Cooper was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. Carson Browning was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Marion County's defeat dropped their record down to 8-19. As for Hackleburg, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 25-13-2 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marion County will take on Hubbertville at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. As for Hackleburg, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Phillips at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Phillips is coming into the matchup with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Hackleburg will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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