Hornets
| 04/09/25 @ Clarkton | 21 |
| 04/01/25 vs Gideon | 15 |
| 03/25/25 vs Risco | 8 |
| 03/25/25 vs Portageville | 8 |
| 04/08/25 @ Advance | 5 |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Advance, Holcomb was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Clarkton Reindeer with a sharp 21-1 victory. The Hornets' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ava Gurley was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Addi Elliott was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two triples, and two RBI. Those triples were her first of the season. Ella Jane Lemings was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
Holcomb always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clarkton only posted an OBP of .385.
Holcomb's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-6. As for Clarkton, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holcomb will venture away from home to challenge Caruthersville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Clarkton, they will face off against New Madrid County Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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