After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Crab Orchard brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Tuscola Warriors on Saturday. Considering Crab Orchard's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Jada Hatton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Crab Orchard let Halle Ashmore and Chelsi Miskelley loose on the outfield. Ashmore went 4-for-5 with five RBI, a stolen base, and a run, while Miskelley scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Lexi Odle was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Crab Orchard's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 18-8. As for Tuscola, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 9-14.
Crab Orchard will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Hardin County at 4:00 p.m. Crab Orchard's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Hardin County's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Tuscola, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against St. Joseph-Ogden at 4:30 p.m. St. Joseph-Ogden will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Tuscola surely won't give up without a fight.
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