Softball Recap: Pulaski County Cougars vs. Hidden Valley Titans
Pulaski County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hidden Valley Titans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pulaski County of the 7-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 2nd.
Madolyn Legg was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Victoria Hale, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
On Hidden Valley's side, ALEXIS MCFARLAND spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. MCFARLAND has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on RILEY EADES, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-2. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. ALYANA DRAGOO was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Pulaski County's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Hidden Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 8-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pulaski County will take on Patrick Henry at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hidden Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Glenvar at 5:00 p.m. Hidden Valley will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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