Late homer gives Philomath softball win over Sweet Home

April 17, 2019

BAYLEE HARTSOOK stretches to meet the ball ahead of a Woodburn runner.

Philomath's Hannah Williams hit a home run in the bottom of the seventh to snatch victory away from the visiting Huskies Friday, April 12, in high school softball.

Sweet Home beat Woodburn 11-1 under the 10-run rule in the fifth inning at home April 10. They overcame a late-game tie to snag a decisive 12-5 win over Newport April 9 on the road.

The Huskies established an early 7-0 lead over Philomath, scoring their first run in the first inning on an error, a fielder's choice, a hit by pitch and another error, scoring Graci Zanona.

Samantha Virtue singled to score Marissa Kurtz and Ashty...

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