After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Beauregard, Hokes Bluff was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They came out on top against the Collinsville Panthers by a score of 9-1 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). That's more bragging rights for Hokes Bluff, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Peyton Ward spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Abby Payne, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Chloe Dodd was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Hokes Bluff's win bumped their record up to 12-10-1. As for Collinsville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Hokes Bluff will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Sand Rock at 4:30 p.m. Hokes Bluff is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Collinsville, they will head out on the road to square off against Cedar Bluff at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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