After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Scottsburg, Borden was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Clarksville Generals out 2-1. That's more bragging rights for Borden, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Borden's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Gabby Thomas, who went 3-for-4 with a double.
On Clarksville's side, Aaliyah Watts spent all 8.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on 13 hits. Watts has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Tiarra Lewis was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Borden's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-7. As for Clarksville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Borden will play host again on Friday to welcome Salem, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. As for Clarksville, they will head out on the road to take on New Albany at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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