Softball Game Recap: Webster County Highlanders vs. Calhoun Red Devils

By Team Reports Apr 18, 2024, 2:24pm

Softball Recap: Webster County Highlanders vs. Calhoun Red Devils

Webster County can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent contest on Thursday. They never let the Calhoun Red Devils onto the board and left with a 12-0 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for Webster County as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Darryn Loughridge made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Loughridge has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Loughridge was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Natalie Miller, who went 2-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Haley Holmes, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.

Webster County's victory bumped their record up to 5-8. As for Calhoun, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.

Webster County will have a chance to go back-to-back against Calhoun: the pair will be back at it again later today.

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