Softball Recap: Tates Creek snaps four-game streak of losses on the road

By Team Reports Mar 30, 2024, 5:49pm

Softball Recap: Tates Creek Commodores vs. Pendleton County Wildcats

Tates Creek lost to Pendleton County back in April of 2022, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Tates Creek Commodores walked away with an 8-3 win over the Pendleton County Wildcats. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Tates Creek.

Kalissa Mitchell looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Alexis Sempsrott picked up the save, pitching three innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (she also only allowed one walk).

On the hitting side, Tinley Easton was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Madison Bowman, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.

Tates Creek's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7. As for Pendleton County, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.

Tates Creek will head out on the road to face off against Breathitt County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Breathitt County's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Tates Creek's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pendleton County, they will be playing at home against Lewis County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.

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