Softball Recap: Tug Valley Panthers vs. Shelby Valley Wildcats
Tug Valley came into Tuesday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Shelby Valley Wildcats on Tuesday and snuck past 8-6. This was a revenge contest for Tug Valley, as the team was forced to settle for an 8-7 defeat when these two played last Monday.
Bailee Hall made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Hall has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Hall was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Megan Griffey was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Haleigh Muncy, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Tug Valley's win bumped their record up to 10-4. As for Shelby Valley, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-6.
Tug Valley will take on Tolsia at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Tug Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season. As for Shelby Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Harlan County at 6:00 p.m.
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