Macks Creek won against Weaubleau on Saturday with nine runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Saturday. The Macks Creek Pirates narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Dadeville Bearcats 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Pirates have posted since October 10, 2023.
Brooklyn Downing was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Nevaeh Dorrell was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a triple, a run, and a double. What's more, she also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in September. Taeler Osborn was another key player, going 1-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Macks Creek now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Dadeville, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Macks Creek will host Tuscumbia at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Tuscumbia is coming into the game with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Macks Creek will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Dadeville, they will welcome Hermitage at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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