Softball Recap: Martinsville Bluestreaks vs. Oblong Panthers
Martinsville has not done well against Oblong recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Martinsville Bluestreaks came out on top against the Oblong Panthers by a score of 10-5. That's more bragging rights for Martinsville, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Brylee Reed spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Addi Adams and Harper Baird did most of the damage at the plate: Adams scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Baird scored a run and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. Olivia Hammond was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
On Oblong's side, Macy Krick was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Marissa Neeley, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Martinsville's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-13. As for Oblong, their loss dropped their record down to 5-12-1.
Martinsville will be playing at home against Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Martinsville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Oblong, they will head out on the road to square off against Hutsonville/Palestine at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hutsonville/Palestine is coming into the contest with four straight wins at home, so Oblong will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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