Softball Recap: Holton Wildcats vs. Jefferson West Tigers
After having lost a blowout in their previous game, Holton was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past the Jefferson West Tigers 7-6. This was a revenge match for Holton, as the team was forced to settle for a 15-2 loss when these two played on Monday.
Tinley Wilson spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits.
At the plate, Holton let Taryn Anderson and Lili Tanking loose on the outfield. Anderson scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Tanking scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Josie Barrow was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Holton's win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-3. As for Jefferson West, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holton will face off against Perry-Lecompton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Holton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Jefferson West, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Nemaha Central.
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