Holcomb put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Hugoton Eagles by a score of 7-2. That's more bragging rights for Holcomb, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Korryn Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Rian Rodriguez and Brooklyn Deniston did most of the damage at the plate: Rodriguez scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Deniston scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Ashland Wilson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Holcomb pushed their record up to 12-0 with that victory, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Hugoton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holcomb is on the road again on Tuesday to play Ulysses at 4:00 p.m. Holcomb is facing Ulysses at the right time seeing as Ulysses is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Hugoton, they will head out on the road to face off against Stanton County at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Stanton County knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past seven games -- so hopefully Hugoton likes a good challenge.
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