Softball Recap: Hernando Falls Short of Lewisburg in the Playoffs
By Team Reports
May 4, 2025, 12:03pm
Softball Recap: Hernando Tigers vs. Lewisburg Patriots
Tigers
| 05/01/25 vs Lewisburg | 8-10 |
| 04/24/25 vs Tupelo | 12-2 |
| 04/23/25 vs Tupelo | 7-1 |
| 04/17/25 vs Oxford | 14-0 |
| 04/15/25 @ DeSoto Central | 3-0 |
Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Hernando couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Lewisburg Patriots by a score of 10-8 on Thursday. The Tigers' loss signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
Hayden Hodge stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Callie Desmond, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Hernando's defeat dropped their record down to 29-2. As for Lewisburg, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-13 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Hernando beat Lewisburg by a score of 7-1 on Friday.
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