Hickory Flat had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 4-8 to make it four. They came up short against the West Union Eagles, falling 18-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-1 on Tuesday.
As for West Union, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-2. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won 11 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
For West Union's part, Ann Fleming Leflore and Addison Collum made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Leflore tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Collum pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Leflore has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Leflore went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Collum went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple was Leflore's first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mollie Reaves, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Braley Martin also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hickory Flat will host Falkner at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for West Union, they will face off against Senatobia at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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