Softball Recap: Horizon Hawks vs. Auburndale Bloodhounds
Horizon extended their postseason success on Thursday against Auburndale. They came out on top against the Auburndale Bloodhounds by a score of 6-1. Winning may never get old, but Horizon sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Mackenzie Duncan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Madison Velazquez, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Lauren Rifenberg was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
On Auburndale's side, Abby Meadows and Hailey Bradley stepped up to the plate in a big way. Meadows went 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI, while Bradley scored a run while going 4-for-4.
Horizon's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-5. As for Auburndale, their loss dropped their record down to 11-14.
As of now, neither Horizon nor Auburndale have any future games scheduled.
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