Sadly, Cobden is still looking for their first win of the season after four contests. Their rough 24-14 loss to the Pope County Pirates on Thursday might stick with them for a while. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Wednesday (11), Cobden still had to take the loss.
For Pope County's part, MADDIE WALKER was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off one hit. WALKER has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. WALKER was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on RYLEE ALLEN, who got on base in all six of her plate appearances with four runs and four RBI. BELLA FASOLO was another key contributor, scoring four runs while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Cobden's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Pope County, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7.
Cobden will stay at home for another game and welcome Anna-Jonesboro at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Pope County, they will head out on the road to square off against Hardin County at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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