Softball Recap: Addison Takes a Loss

Addison had lost ten straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-16 to make it 11. They lost 12-2 to the Meek Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-1 back in March.

Addison saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddie Kate Speegle, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. Rylan O'Brien was another, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base.

As for Meek, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games.

On Meek's side, Sadi Farley made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Farley has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Josie Williams and Amori Miles did most of the damage at the plate: Williams went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double, while Miles went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Those four RBI gave Williams a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Anna Collins, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Addison will challenge Hubbertville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Meek, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Dora at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.5 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of.