Hueytown was the 10-8 winner over Corner when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. The Golden Gophers fell just short of the Yellow Jackets by a score of 7-6 on Tuesday.
K Burch put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. What's more, she gave up only zero walks, the fewest she's had since back in February. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Madison Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jenna Melton, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI.
Hueytown has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-10 record this season. As for Corner, their record is now 7-12-1.
Looking ahead, Hueytown will challenge McAdory at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Yellowjackets will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Golden Gophers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Corner, they will host Jasper at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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