The Amanda-Clearcreek Aces will head out on the road to challenge the Huntington Huntsmen at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Amanda-Clearcreek was handed a eight-point loss in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against Logan Elm on Wednesday. Amanda-Clearcreek came out on top in a nail-biter against Logan Elm and snuck past 5-3. The win was just what Amanda-Clearcreek needed coming off of a 9-1 defeat in their prior match.
Meanwhile, Huntington came into Wednesday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against Paint Valley on Wednesday as Huntington made off with a 13-1 victory. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for Huntington this season.
Mackenzie Paugh made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing 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, Nora Moore was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Leah McCloskey was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
Amanda-Clearcreek made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-2. As for Huntington, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
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