Laurel Hill hasn't had much luck against Paxton recently, but that could start to change on Monday. Laurel Hill will look to defend their home field against Paxton at 6:00 p.m. Laurel Hill has given up an average of 11.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Laurel Hill is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Baker, falling 16-1.
Meanwhile, Paxton never let their opponents score on Friday. They put the hurt on Vernon with a sharp 15-0 victory. The Bobcats haven't had any issues with the Yellowjackets recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Avionnah Padgett made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Kenzie Lassiter and Alyssa Falk did most of the damage at the plate: Lassiter scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Falk went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Delia Pennington, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
Paxton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Vernon only posted an OBP of .154.
Laurel Hill's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Paxton, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.
Laurel Hill suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Paxton in their previous meeting on March 3rd. Will Laurel Hill have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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