Clarksville and Pottsville squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but sadly Clarksville had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Pottsville Apaches by a score of 10-9. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Clarksville of the 18-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Layla Pasley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Adilyn Cummins was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Pottsville's side, Savanna Mackey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. Mackey has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Mackey was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kara Liverett, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kasidy Horton, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Clarksville has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-10 record this season. As for Pottsville, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season.
Clarksville will be playing in front of their home fans against Northside at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Pottsville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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