Huntsville scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the West Fork Tigers a 19-0 shutout. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Kennedy Smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Ashton Miller was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. Katlyn Turner was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Huntsville and bumps their season record up to 6-16. As for West Fork, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Huntsville will face off against Farmington at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Farmington is coming into the match with five straight losses at home, meaning Huntsville will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for West Fork, they will head out on the road to square off against Greenland at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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