Softball Recap: Make It Six in a Row for Horseshoe Bend

Generals

Margin (Wins)

03/04/25 @ Isabella	16
02/27/25 vs Central of Coosa County	12
03/29/25 vs Ranburne	8
03/01/25 vs Eufaula	8
03/29/25 @ Childersburg	7

Horseshoe Bend came tearing into Saturday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Ranburne Bulldogs with a sharp 12-4 win. The Generals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by six runs or more this season.

Brynlee Alford was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Marigrace Jones, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Marley Trapp, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.

Horseshoe Bend lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Horseshoe Bend pushed their record up to 13-1 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Ranburne, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-9.

Looking ahead, Horseshoe Bend will take on Central of Clay County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Central of Clay County will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Horseshoe Bend surely won't give up without a fight. As for Ranburne, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Childersburg at 12:00 p.m. Ranburne's pitchers better be ready for this one: Childersburg has averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.