Helena was handed a eight-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Auburn Tigers. This was a revenge game for the Huskies: when they faced off against the Tigers back in March, they had to take a 5-2 defeat.
Marlee Parsons spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Addison Draiss, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. That stolen base was her first of the season.
With the victory, Helena broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 21-12-2. As for Auburn, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 18-13.
Helena wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 7-5 win against Pell City on the 14th. As for Auburn, they have also already played their next game, a 4-1 loss against Alexandria on the 12th.
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