Ashford extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-2. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cottonwood Bears. Yellowjackets fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Bears since Friday.
As for Cottonwood, the victory got them back to even at 1-1. The game was the first time they have beaten Ashford on their field since March 30, 2017.
For Cottonwood's part, Alex Cobb made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cobb was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
Cobb wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Colandra Henderson, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI. Henlee Floyd was another, getting on base in both of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Looking ahead, Ashford will be playing in front of their home fans against Zion Chapel at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Cottonwood, they will head out on the road to square off against Headland at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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