Softball Recap: Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Comes Up Short

Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe had lost five straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 4-20 to make it six. They lost 14-0 to the Sonoraville Phoenix. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Phoenix this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-2 back in September.

As for Sonoraville, they are on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 17 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.5 runs on average over those games.

For Sonoraville's part, Ansley Hall was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hall has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Lila Mullinax looked comfortable as she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Cadence Mulkey, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Angel, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.

Coming up, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe will take on Trion at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors will need to watch out since the Bulldogs have now posted at least ten runs in their last five matchups. As for Sonoraville, they will challenge Ringgold at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.