After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Perry, Hubbard was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hickory Hornets, sneaking past 6-4. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Kaylee Schultz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Lauren Komorek was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Layla Songer, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Hubbard's victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Hickory, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hubbard will welcome Ursuline at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hickory, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Grove City at 4:00 p.m. The Hornets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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