Softball Recap: Welsh Greyhounds vs. DeQuincy Tigers
Welsh had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a run and slipped past the DeQuincy Tigers 6-5. The win was just what Welsh needed coming off of a 16-1 loss in their prior contest.
Alexis Hayes spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kenzie Vanness, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Welsh's victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-16. As for DeQuincy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-17 record this season.
Welsh will head out on the road to take on Lake Arthur at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake Arthur is coming into the match with three straight defeats at home, meaning Welsh will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. DeQuincy will take on Grand Lake at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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