Saltillo scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let the Olive Branch Conquistadors onto the board and left with a 13-0 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Saltillo with their most commanding win of the season.
A.K. Willingham made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Willingham has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Willingham was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mackenzie Frederick, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Chloe Skelton, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
The win made it two in a row for Saltillo and bumps their season record up to 8-6. As for Olive Branch, their defeat was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-10.
Saltillo will take on South Panola at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. South Panola will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Saltillo surely won't give up without a fight. As for Olive Branch, they will head out on the road to face off against Center Hill at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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