There's no place like home for Hokes Bluff, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Thursday. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the Sand Rock Wildcats on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Hokes Bluff also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Lacey Grace Hall was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Hall has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Hall was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Abby Payne was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
Hokes Bluff pushed their record up to 17-12-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Sand Rock, their loss dropped their record down to 9-19.
Hokes Bluff will head out on the road to take on Cherokee County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hokes Bluff is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Sand Rock, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Piedmont at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sand Rock is facing Piedmont at the right time seeing as Piedmont is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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