Hughes is 0-3 against Clarksburg since March of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. After both having extra time off, both teams will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 5:00 p.m.
Hughes had to start their season on the road last Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. Their tough 15-0 defeat to Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central might stick with them for a while. The loss means Hughes is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Meanwhile, Clarksburg came into Thursday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Bradford by a score of 9-6 last Thursday. The victory was just what Clarksburg needed coming off of a 12-3 defeat in their prior game.
Addison Milam made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over 6.2 innings pitched. Milam was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Alyssa Belew was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and two triples. Another player making a difference was Libby Autry, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and a double.
Hughes might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Clarksburg in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can Hughes avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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