Softball Recap: Livingston Central Now 9-1 over Last Ten Games

Livingston Central never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They blew past the Crittenden County Rockets 14-0. Considering the Cardinals have won five matchups by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Hadley Hargrove was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

In other batting news, Victoria Joiner was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nevaeh Jennings, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.

Livingston Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .464. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .346 or higher in three consecutive contests.

Livingston Central is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Crittenden County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.

Livingston Central will be playing in front of their home fans against Trigg County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Cardinals surely won't give up without a fight. As for Crittenden County, they will challenge Christian County at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Colonels' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Rockets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.