Speedway had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Southport Cardinals by a score of 6-2 on Wednesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Speedway also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Hayli Clampitt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mallory Short, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Laney Jarrett was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Southport's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ally Kiefner, who went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Speedway's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-10. As for Southport, their loss was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-12.
Speedway will challenge Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.4 runs per game this season. As for Southport, they will be playing at home against Perry Meridian at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Perry Meridian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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