Horseshoe Bend is 1-9 against Beulah since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Horseshoe Bend Generals will head out on the road to take on the Beulah Bobcats at 4:30 p.m. Horseshoe Bend is looking to tack on another W to their 11-game streak on the road.
Horseshoe Bend stacked a tenth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Saturday. Everything went their way against Cleburne County as Horseshoe Bend made off with a 13-1 victory.
Madison Smith made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Smith has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Horseshoe Bend got a massive performance out of Holland Gamble, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Cara Mae Davis was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Beulah came into Wednesday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 12-4 margin over Reeltown. The high-scoring effort was just what Beulah needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Like Horseshoe Bend, Beulah also got a great game from a two-way player: Madyson Snedigar. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Snedigar was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Beulah let Libby Buchanan and Abrianna Green loose on the outfield. Buchanan scored a run and stole four bases while going 2-for-4, while Green scored two runs while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Hancock, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Horseshoe Bend's record now sits at 15-3. As for Beulah, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Horseshoe Bend hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .361. However, it's not like Beulah struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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