Hernando scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Southaven Chargers with a sharp 19-6 win. Winning may never get old, but Hernando sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Madeline Sowell made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Sowell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Sowell was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other pitching news, Kate Johnson looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Madison York and Katelyn Kirkpatrick did most of the damage at the plate: York went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base, while Kirkpatrick went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Callie Desmond was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Hernando has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. As for Southaven, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-4.
Hernando will head out on the road to face off against DeSoto Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Southaven, they will be playing at home against Oxford at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Southaven is facing Oxford at the right time seeing as Oxford is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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