Softball Recap: Concord Spiders vs. Salisbury Hornets
Concord had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Salisbury Hornets 11-5. The result was nothing new for Concord, who have now won four matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Alexa Hooks was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Hooks has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Hooks was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anamaria Shuman, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Peyton Biggers was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Salisbury's side, Ashley Yang was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Addie Myers, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Concord's victory bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Salisbury, they dropped their record down to 3-6 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Concord will face off against Northwest Cabarrus at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Salisbury, they will be playing at home against North Rowan at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. North Rowan's hitters has struggled lately (they haven't scored a run in three consecutive games), something the team is no doubt ready to change.
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