Softball Recap: Hanover-Horton Wins Going Away Against Leslie

Hanover-Horton won the last time they faced Leslie and things went their way on Monday too. The Comets put the hurt on the Blackhawks with a sharp 13-5 victory. The Comets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by eight runs or more this season.

Alexyn DuBois and Amanda Ley were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, DuBois tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Ley struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). DuBois has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run any time she's pitched this season. At the plate, DuBois scored two runs while going 4-for-5, while Ley got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two RBI.

In other batting news, Ryley Manning was a standout: she scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She also put up a hit, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Halle Swihart, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.

Hanover-Horton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

The win made it two in a row for Hanover-Horton and bumps their season record up to 3-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Leslie, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hanover-Horton will challenge Addison at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Leslie, they will square off against East Jackson at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.