Ashbrook hasn't had much luck against Kings Mountain recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Greenwave will square off against the Mountaineers at 6:00 p.m. Ashbrook has given up an average of 14.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Ashbrook's offense. They came up short against North Gaston on Thursday, falling 13-0. The Greenwave just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Meanwhile, Kings Mountain got the win against Forestview on Friday by a conclusive 7-1. Considering the Mountaineers have won nine matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Maddie Huffman made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 20 over seven innings pitched. Those 20 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Hailey Dixon-Valez was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Anna Wooten, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Ashbrook's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Kings Mountain, their record is now 10-3.
Ashbrook suffered a grim 19-0 defeat to Kings Mountain in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Greenwave avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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