Softball Recap: Haughton Makes It Six in a Row at Home

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Sterlington, Haughton was happy to have turned things around on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Northwood Falcons a 10-0 shutout. Considering the Buccaneers have won 13 matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Dixie Williams and Charlee Prothro were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Williams pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Prothro tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. At bat, Williams went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and two doubles, while Prothro scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Those two doubles gave Williams a new career-high.

In other batting news, Haughton let Kylie Small and Clara Shaffer run wild. Small went 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple, while Shaffer scored two runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits Shaffer has posted since back in March. Presley Yerby also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

Haughton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .567. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northwood only posted an OBP of .222.

Haughton's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-15. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.2 runs on average over those games. As for Northwood, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 15 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-19 record this season.

Haughton will welcome Quitman at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last five games the Wolverines have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Northwood, they will face off against Parkway at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Falcons surely won't give up without a fight.