Softball Recap: Jefferson County Patriots vs. Morristown-Hamblen East Hurricanes
Jefferson County never let their opponents score on Thursday. They blew past the Morristown-Hamblen East Hurricanes 16-0. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Jefferson County considering their two-run performance the game before.
Olivia Mottern looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kayli Reece was incredible, going 2-for-2 with six RBI, a run, and a double. Ava Garary was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Jefferson County is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 19-18 record this season. As for Morristown-Hamblen East, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Jefferson County didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 4-2 defeat vs. Morristown-Hamblen West on the 9th. Morristown-Hamblen East does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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