Watauga came out on top against Mitchell on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run first inning. The Pioneers put the hurt on the Mountaineers with a sharp 12-1 win. Considering the Pioneers have won five games by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Addison Moody made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over six innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Bralee Shoemake
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In other batting news, Presli Wood and Bralee Shoemake did most of the damage at the plate: Wood went 2-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI, while Shoemake went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. Those three RBI gave Shoemake a new career-high. Calie Hicks was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Watauga kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 4-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory was the third in a row for Watauga, bringing their record up to 8-6. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Mitchell, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Watauga will host Freedom at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mitchell, they will be playing at home against North Buncombe at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Black Hawks' pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so the Mountaineers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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