Houston County had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the McKenzie Rebels by a score of 8-5 on Friday. For the Fighting Irish, this counts as revenge for the 4-2 win the Rebels walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Brilee Anderson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. Those hits were her first of the season.
At the plate, Preslee Moore and Madelynn Brooks did most of the damage at the plate: Moore went 1-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Brooks went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that Moore launched this season. Another player making a difference was Kylee Smith, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Houston County lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
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| 03/14/25 - Home | 8-5 W |
| 05/09/23 - Home | 2-4 L |
| 04/28/23 - Away | 7-5 W |
| 03/28/23 - Home | 6-5 W |
Houston County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for McKenzie, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Coming up, Houston County will take on Kenwood at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McKenzie, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Clarksburg at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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