Softball Recap: Coalfield Gets the Win

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Previous 4 Games

03/22/25 - Away	6-4 W
04/19/24 - Away	2-11 L
03/21/24 - Home	3-6 L
03/22/22 - Home	8-21 L

Coalfield took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Anderson County, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Coalfield had just enough and edged out Anderson County 6-4. While the Yellow Jackets didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Olivia Laymance spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Madison Jackson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Lilly Claire Lowe was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.

Coalfield hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Anderson County struck out 11 times.

Coalfield's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Anderson County, with the loss, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-5.

Coming up, Coalfield will be taking part in a tournament against Eagleton College & Career Academy at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. Eagleton College & Career Academy has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.75 runs per game on average), something Coalfield will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Anderson County, they will venture away from home to challenge Clinton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Clinton's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Anderson County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.