With a playoff game on the line, Hernando rose to the challenge on Thursday. They put the hurt on the DeSoto Central Jaguars with a sharp 10-2 victory. Considering Hernando has won 18 matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Kate Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Olivia Higginbotham, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Hayden Hodge, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
The win (which was Hernando's fifth in a row) raised their record to 26-7. As for DeSoto Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-11.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Hernando beat DeSoto Central by a score of 3-2.
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