Softball Game Preview: Avery County Heads Out

By Team Reports May 3, 2024, 3:27am

Softball Preview: Avery County Vikings vs. Mitchell Mountaineers

The Avery County Vikings will head out on the road to challenge the Mitchell Mountaineers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Avery County has now lost ten straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 28.

Avery County lost 15-4 to Mitchell on Thursday.

For Mitchell's part, they let Alexis Byrd and Charley Ambrose loose on the outfield. Byrd scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3, while Ambrose scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ashlee Ledford, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.

Avery County's defeat dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Mitchell, their win ended an 18-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-13.

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