Hough put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's fifth consecutive shutout on Tuesday. They beat the West Charlotte Lions by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 15-0. Hough might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight matchups by 15 runs or more this season.
Simone Mack looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Maylee Stroupe was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Seanna Shivers, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Hough has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. As for West Charlotte, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Hough will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against East Lincoln at 6:00 p.m. One thing working in Hough's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five contests. As for West Charlotte, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Huss at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Huss is coming into the match with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning West Charlotte will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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