Softball Recap: Lookout Valley Yellowjackets vs. Copper Basin Cougars
After soaring to ten runs the game before, Lookout Valley was a bit more limited in their matchup on Monday. They fell victim to a tough 12-1 loss at the hands of the Copper Basin Cougars. Lookout Valley has not had much luck with Copper Basin recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Cambree Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases.
On Copper Basin's side, Caitlin Pack made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Pack has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Pack was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Claire Ledford, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Taylee Hall was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Lookout Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Copper Basin, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lookout Valley will take on Red Bank at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Copper Basin, they will head out on the road to square off against Tellico Plains at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Copper Basin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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