Softball Recap: Hugoton Eagles vs. Holcomb Longhorns
Hugoton lost against Holcomb on Friday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Hugoton Eagles fell 7-2 to the Holcomb Longhorns. Hugoton has not had much luck with Holcomb recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
For Holcomb's part, Korryn Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 14 Ks. Johnson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Rian Rodriguez and Brooklyn Deniston did most of the damage at the plate: Rodriguez scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Deniston scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ashland Wilson, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Hugoton's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Holcomb, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hugoton will challenge Stanton County at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Stanton County's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last seven games. As for Holcomb, they will head out on the road to square off against Ulysses at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Ulysses: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Holcomb has snatched up ten consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season.
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