Hancock had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They walked away with a 9-5 win over the Turkeyfoot Valley Area Rams. That's more bragging rights for Hancock, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Turkeyfoot Valley Area's part, Maleigha Younkin and Kya King did some serious damage despite the final result: Younkin scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while King went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double. Makiah Schartiger was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Turkeyfoot Valley Area kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Hancock now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Turkeyfoot Valley Area, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Hancock will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Berkeley Springs at 4:45 p.m. As for Turkeyfoot Valley Area, they will head out on the road to take on Varsity Opponent at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Turkeyfoot Valley Area is facing Varsity Opponent at the right time seeing as Varsity Opponent is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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