Hancock scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Goretti Gael by a score of 11-6. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Hancock with their most commanding win of the season.
For Goretti's part, Cora Farmer was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off five hits. Farmer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Bailey summers made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Hancock and bumps their season record up to 3-2. As for Goretti, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hancock will square off against Turkeyfoot Valley Area at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Turkeyfoot Valley Area is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Hancock will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Goretti, they will head out on the road to take on Our Lady of Mount Carmel at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Goretti is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
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