After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Stone Memorial, Clarkrange was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over the Jackson County Blue Devils. For Clarkrange, this counts as revenge for the 9-2 loss Jackson County walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
Haydan Copley was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up six earned runs off seven hits. Copley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Copley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Peyton Young was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Katelyn Cottle, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Clarkrange's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Jackson County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Clarkrange will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Pickett County at 5:30 p.m. Pickett County is coming into the contest with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Clarkrange will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Jackson County, they will take on Monterey at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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