Softball Recap: East Hamilton Hurricanes vs. Bradley Central Bears
There's no place like home for East Hamilton, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Thursday. They put the hurt on the Bradley Central Bears with a sharp 11-3 win on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what East Hamilton needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Yulai Woodruff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up 18 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Bailey Poschke was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Jada Rutley, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
East Hamilton pushed their record up to 8-7 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Bradley Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Hamilton will take on Hixson at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. East Hamilton is facing Hixson at the right time seeing as Hixson is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Bradley Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Meigs County at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meigs County will roll in looking for their 17th straight win, something Bradley Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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