Howard Tech extended their losing streak to eight on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-8. They came up short against the Walker Valley Mustangs, falling 16-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hstln Tigers of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
As for Walker Valley, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 19-3. Considering they have won 13 games by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Walker Valley's part, Haley Davis looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Davis has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Vanessa Byers was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 4-for-4. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Thomas, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one double.
Coming up, Howard Tech is taking a road trip to challenge Ooltewah at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Owls' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Hstln Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Walker Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Soddy Daisy at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 8.7 runs per game this season.
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