Huntington can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Paint Valley Bearcats with a sharp 13-1 victory. That looming 13-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Huntington yet this season.
Mackenzie Paugh made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Paugh was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nora Moore, who went 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Leah McCloskey, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Huntington now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Paint Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.
Huntington will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Amanda-Clearcreek at 5:30 p.m. Huntington is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Paint Valley, they are on the road again on Friday to play Zane Trace at 5:15 p.m.
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