In what's become a running theme this season, Hector gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They blew past the Western Yell County Wolverines 12-2. The victory was some much needed relief for Hector as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Leah Profitt made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). Profitt has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Profitt was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addie Boley, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Abbie Dodson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Hector's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-9. As for Western Yell County, they dropped their record down to 5-10 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Hector will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Joseph at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Western Yell County, they will head out on the road to take on Danville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Western Yell County is facing Danville at the right time seeing as Danville is stuck on a 13-game losing streak.
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