Happy Valley had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 15-8 margin over the Hampton Bulldogs on Saturday. The high-scoring effort was just what Happy Valley needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
For Hampton's part, Hannah Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Lacey Smith, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Happy Valley's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-13. As for Hampton, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost 11 of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-20 record this season.
Happy Valley will be playing in front of their home fans against Chuckey-Doak at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Chuckey-Doak is coming into the contest with five straight losses on the road, meaning Happy Valley will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Hampton, they will square off against University at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. University and Hampton are at an even 3-3 over their past six head-to-heads.
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