Softball Preview: Clarkdale Bulldogs vs. Pisgah Dragons
The Clarkdale Bulldogs will head out on the road to square off against the Pisgah Dragons at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Clarkdale is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
Clarkdale heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Thursday. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Pisgah.
Ava Mosley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Emma Freeman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Mallory Meadows, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Clarkdale hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pisgah struck out six times.
Clarkdale's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 22-12. As for Pisgah, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 26-7.
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