Softball Recap: Olive Branch Conquistadors vs. Saltillo Tigers
Olive Branch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They suffered a tough 12-0 defeat at the hands of the Saltillo Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Olive Branch of the 13-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
For Saltillo's part, Mackenzie Frederick and Kalen Watson did most of the damage at the plate: Frederick scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Watson scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Caroline Hamm, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Olive Branch's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Saltillo, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-6.
Olive Branch will head out on the road to face off against Grenada at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Grenada is coming into the match with five straight victories at home, so Olive Branch will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Saltillo will take on South Panola at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Saltillo: 1.6, South Panola: 2.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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