After only two runs in their last game, Chilton County made sure to put some runs up on the board against Montgomery Catholic on Friday. The Tigers walked away with a 12-8 win over the Knights. Considering the Tigers' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Brianna Goggins and Ishunti Brown did most of the damage at the plate: Goggins scored three runs while going 3-for-5, while Brown scored three runs while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits Goggins has posted since back in March. Macey Pierce was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Chilton County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in six consecutive matches.
Chilton County is on a roll lately: they've won 18 of their last 21 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-5-2 record this season. As for Montgomery Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season.
Coincidentally, Chilton County and Montgomery Catholic will both be playing Hewitt-Trussville the next time they take the field. The Knights will host the Huskies at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Tigers will play them later in the day, at 12:00 p.m.
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