Softball Recap: Williamston Hornets vs. Pinckney Pirates
Williamston put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Friday. Everything went their way against the Pinckney Pirates as the Williamston Hornets made off with a 16-6 victory. Winning may never get old, but Williamston sure is getting used to it with their eighth in a row.
Jaiden Griffith was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. Griffith has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Griffith was even better at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Williamston let Thea Fortin and Ava Nielson loose on the outfield. Fortin scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5, while Nielson went 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs. Another player making a difference was Abby Stiffler, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Williamston's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-3. As for Pinckney, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-8.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Williamston by a score of 13-2 later that day.
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