The Claiborne Bulldogs will face off against the Jefferson County Patriots at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Thursday, Claiborne beat Hancock County 6-1. The victory continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Indians: they've now won five in a row.
Marley Sweet spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Brinkley Hollin and Kinley Mullins did most of the damage at the plate: Hollin went 2-for-4 with one home run and one double, while Mullins scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs Mullins has posted since back in May of 2024. Jaylen Pressnell also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Jefferson County narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Southeastern 4-2.
Jefferson County also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Olivia Mottern gave up two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits. That's the fewest hits Mottern has allowed since March 3rd.
On the hitting side, McKaylee Hobby was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Claiborne's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Jefferson County, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Claiborne couldn't quite finish off Jefferson County in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 2-0. Will Claiborne have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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