Softball Recap: Ware Shoals Hornets vs. Calhoun Falls Charter Blue Flashes
In what's become a running theme this season, Ware Shoals gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Calhoun Falls Charter Blue Flashes a 15-0 shutout. While fans of Ware Shoals might be used to big wins, the 15-run margin marked the team's biggest win yet this season.
Stella Eichhorn was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Eichhorn has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Eichhorn was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Ware Shoals got a massive performance out of Jude Haynes, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Sarah Vinson, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
Ware Shoals' victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Calhoun Falls Charter, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ware Shoals will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Ninety Six at 7:00 p.m. on April 8th. As for Calhoun Falls Charter, they will head out on the road to challenge Thornwell at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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