Vina is 0-10 against Hackleburg since March of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Vina Red Devils will host the Hackleburg Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Vina has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Vina is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 13-1 to Hackleburg.
For Hackleburg's part, Laine Steward was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Steward was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mariela Garcia, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Carson Browning, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Hackleburg kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Vina only managed six hits.
The victory keeps them at an undefeated 9-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average over those games. As for Vina, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Vina hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .386. However, it's not like Hackleburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .387. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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