Middle Creek had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the South Garner Titans with a sharp 7-1 win on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Middle Creek also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2021.
Hailey Hoeft spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just one earned run on four hits and racked up 17 Ks. Those 17 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Keira Tankelewicz and Leah Gore did most of the damage at the plate: Tankelewicz got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Gore went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
On South Garner's side, Allison Mayer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Middle Creek made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-5. As for South Garner, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-3-1 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Middle Creek will take on Holly Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for South Garner, they will be playing at home against Willow Spring at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Willow Spring is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
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