After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Gilmer County, Webster County was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over the Richwood Lumberjacks. The high-scoring effort was just what Webster County needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Darryn Loughridge made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Loughridge has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Loughridge was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Madison Tharp was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Hannah Wayne, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a triple.
Webster County has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 4-5 record this season. As for Richwood, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Webster County will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Greenbrier West at 5:30 p.m. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Richwood, they will head out on the road to challenge Van at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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