Horseshoe Bend was not the first on the board on Thursday, but they got there more often. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Reeltown Rebels. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Horseshoe Bend also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Brynlee Alford made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Alford has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Alford was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Lily Moss and Cara Johnson did most of the damage at the plate: Moss scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Johnson went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Madison Smith, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Horseshoe Bend's win was their ninth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs per game. As for Reeltown, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Horseshoe Bend will take on Central of Coosa County at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Reeltown, they will stay at home for another game and welcome LaFayette at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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