Huntington can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent match on Wednesday. They blew past the Zane Trace Pioneers 8-2. This was a revenge contest for Huntington, as the team was forced to settle for a 12-3 defeat when these two played last Thursday.
Mackenzie Paugh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Allie Baker, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Savannah Bushatz, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Huntington's win bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Zane Trace, they dropped their record down to 5-6 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Huntington will take on Washington at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Huntington is facing Washington at the right time seeing as Washington is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Zane Trace, they will head out on the road to square off against Wellston at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wellston will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Zane Trace surely won't give up without a fight.
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