Softball Recap: Montgomery County Comes Up Short Despite Makayla Moore's Strong Performance

By Team Reports Sep 3, 2024, 5:16pm

Softball Recap: Montgomery County Eagles vs. McIntosh County Academy Buccaneers

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Montgomery County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They came up short against the McIntosh County Academy Buccaneers, falling 15-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Eagles have suffered against the Buccaneers since September 6, 2018.

Makayla Moore made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-1 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. That run marked the first that she's scored this season.

Even though they lost, Montgomery County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. The last time their batting average was this high was back in October of 2023.

Montgomery County's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for McIntosh County Academy, the win snapped their losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 4-9 record.

Montgomery County will play host again on Thursday to welcome Hawkinsville, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Hawkinsville will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Montgomery County surely won't give up without a fight. As for McIntosh County Academy, they are taking a road trip to take on Screven County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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