Overton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Hunters Lane Warriors a 24-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but Overton sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Lily Tickle made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Tickle has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Tickle was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Trista Norris was a standout: she went 4-for-4 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Jailyn Norman was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Overton has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. As for Hunters Lane, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Overton will head out on the road to face off against McGavock at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Hunters Lane, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Whites Creek at 4:00 p.m.
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