Hokes Bluff lost against Sardis back in March of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Hokes Bluff Eagles wound up with the same score they had in their last game (3-2), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. They have struggled against Sardis recently, as their game on Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Lacey Grace Hall was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Hall has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Hall was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Abby Payne made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
Hokes Bluff's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-7-1. As for Sardis, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season.
Hokes Bluff will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against White Plains at 4:30 p.m. White Plains will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Hokes Bluff surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sardis, they will challenge ITW David Speer Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Sardis has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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