After losing to Auburn the last time they met, Handley decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Handley Tigers had just enough and edged the Auburn Tigers out 5-4.
Ava Hill was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Hill has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hill was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kam Holloway, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ella Hopper, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Auburn's side, Madison Allen was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashlyn Hartin, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Handley pushed their record up to 12-5 with that win, which was their eighth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.1 runs per game. As for Auburn, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-8-1.
Handley will head out on the road to square off against Alexandria at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Alexandria will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Handley surely won't give up without a fight. As for Auburn, they will be playing at home against Marbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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