Hueytown's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 win over the Corner Yellow Jackets. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 12-0 two weeks ago.
Bryanna Kemp was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Kemp was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jenna Melton, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was K Kennedy, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Hueytown kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Golden Gophers
| 02/25/25 vs Corner | 10-8 |
| 02/18/25 vs Oak Mountain | 6-4 |
| 02/14/25 vs Oak Grove | 17-1 |
| 02/14/25 vs Oak Grove | 18-1 |
Hueytown pushed their record up to 5-3 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Corner, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Looking ahead, Hueytown will head out on the road to challenge Gardendale at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Corner, they will welcome Mortimer Jordan at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Corner has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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