Softball Recap: Pennington's Losing Streak Snapped at Ten Games

Pennington had to endure a ten-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged out the Holly Pond Broncos 15-14 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since March 11, 2024.

Riley Lakey

Runs (Career)

03/06/25 vs Holly Pond	3
02/25/25 @ Brindlee Mountain	2
02/24/25 vs Dora	2
03/03/25 vs Oneonta	1

Riley Lakey and Raegan Blackwood did most of the damage at the plate: Lakey went 2-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Blackwood scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Those three runs gave Lakey a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Summer Hawkins, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5.

Pennington hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in three consecutive matches.

Pennington's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Holly Pond, their defeat was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-5.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pennington will venture away from home to face off against Vinemont at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The game will give Pennington their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season. As for Holly Pond, they will be taking part in a tournament against Hanceville at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Holly Pond has given up an average of 13.4 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.