Honaker won the last time they faced Rural Retreat, and things went their way on Friday too. The Honaker Tigers walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Rural Retreat Indians.
Gracie Shelton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits. Shelton has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Shelton was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Honaker let Aliyah Hilton and Jaiden Thompson loose on the outfield. Hilton scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Thompson went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Hilton is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Kiley Ray was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Honaker is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-6 record this season. As for Rural Retreat, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Honaker will be playing in front of their home fans against Holston at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rural Retreat, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Northwood, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Rural Retreat is facing Northwood at the right time seeing as Northwood is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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