Pottsboro took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Howe, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Pottsboro narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Howe 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cardinals have posted since February 15th.
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Chayse Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Those seven strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Savannah Smith was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Johnson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Pottsboro's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10-1. As for Howe, their loss was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Pottsboro Cardinals challenge Leonard Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pottsboro is facing Leonard at the right time seeing as Leonard is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Howe, they will be playing at home against S & S Consolidated at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. S & S Consolidated will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Howe surely won't give up without a fight.
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