Softball Recap: Laurel Hill Hoboes vs. Destin Sharks
Laurel Hill lost against Destin back in February, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Laurel Hill Hoboes wound up on the wrong side of a tough 19-8 walloping at the hands of the Destin Sharks. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Laurel Hill in their matchups with Destin: they've now lost three in a row.
Ava Steele was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Raelee McDonald was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Laurel Hill's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Destin, their victory ended an 18-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-16.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laurel Hill will take on Poplar Springs at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Poplar Springs is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Laurel Hill will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Destin, they will be playing at home against Pensacola at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Destin is facing Pensacola at the right time seeing as Pensacola is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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