Softball Preview: Cobden Appleknockers vs. Egyptian Pharaohs
The Cobden Appleknockers will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Egyptian Pharaohs at 4:30 p.m.
Cobden will make a triumphant return home after picking up their first road win of the season at Shawnee expense on Monday. Cobden wound up on the wrong side of a rough 11-1 walloping at the hands of Shawnee. Cobden has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Wednesday Egyptian sidestepped Meridian for a 9-8 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Egyptian.
Rayah Huffman made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Huffman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Huffman was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abrianna Woodson, who went 4-for-4 with two stolen bases and a double. Another player making a difference was Hallie Huffman, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases.
Cobden's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Egyptian, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-6.
Cobden might still be hurting after the 14-6 loss they got from Egyptian when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Thankfully for Cobden, Caylee Davis (who struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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