Softball Recap: Henry Clay Blue Devils vs. Scott County Cardinals
Henry Clay was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They lost 9-1 to the Scott County Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Henry Clay of the 16-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
Henry Clay saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abby Watts-Claunch, who went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
On Scott County's side, Beth McIntyre spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits. McIntyre has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lauren Jones, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Makiah Jackson, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and a triple.
Henry Clay's defeat dropped their record down to 3-21. As for Scott County, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-8.
Henry Clay will be playing in front of their home fans against Frederick Douglass at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Scott County, they will head out on the road to face off against Dixie Heights at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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