Softball Recap: Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs vs. Peebles Indians
Lynchburg-Clay can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-4 margin over the Peebles Indians. Lynchburg-Clay's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last five games.
Noel Barnhill spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 16 Ks. Those 16 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Lynchburg-Clay got a massive performance out of Autumn Griffith, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison McMullen, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Lynchburg-Clay's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Peebles, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lynchburg-Clay will take on North Adams at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Peebles, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against West Union at 5:00 p.m. Peebles is facing West Union at the right time seeing as West Union is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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