The Latta Lady Vikings returned home with a 3-0 win over Lewisville Lady Lions on Tuesday, May 27, in the first game of the 1A State playoffs played at Richburg, S.C.
The game was scoreless until the top of the fifth inning. Samantha Townsend hit a sac bunt that scored 2 runs. In the top of the seventh inning, Latta added another run to the scoreboard.
Latta’s Maddie Berry picked up the win. She faced 23 batters in 7 innings and struck out 14, walked no one, and allowed no runs.
Lewisville’s Kyleigh Fletcher was tagged with the loss. She faced 29 batters and struck out 15, walked 4, and allowed 3 runs.
Latta’s Samantha Townsend was hit by a pitch, and Lewisville’s Sarah Owens was hit by a pitch.
Latta’s Rylan Hunt garnered the only hit for the Latta Lady Vikings. Samantha Townsend, Katelyn Johnson, Jaelynn Miller, and Rylan Hunt each garnered a walk. Madison Kersey scored a run for the Lady Vikings, and Rylan Hunt scored 2 runs for Latta. Latta left 5 base runners on base during the game.
Lewisville’s Kyleigh Fletcher and Sarah Owens each managed a hit in the game. Lewisville left 2 bases runners on base during the game.
Latta committed 1 error in the game while Lewisville committed 4 errors.
Latta’s Head Softball Coach is Anna Rogers and the Assistant Coaches are Sam Jackson and Davy Johnson.
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Latta Wins 3-0 Over Lewisville In First Game Of State Title Series
