It was a good run, but Clarksville unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Thursday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 18-5 walloping at the hands of the Pottsville Apaches. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for four runs.
Addison Phillips made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Adilyn Cummins, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Pottsville's side, Savanna Mackey made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Mackey was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, nine RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Madison Kellar was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with a home run. Kasidy Horton was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Clarksville's loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-5. As for Pottsville, they pushed their record up to 10-3 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clarksville will challenge Mena at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pottsville, they will head out on the road to square off against Gravette at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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