{"id":15140,"date":"2022-04-27T15:45:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T20:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/?p=15140"},"modified":"2022-04-27T15:08:50","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T20:08:50","slug":"lady-alton-comets-softball-team-finishes-the-season-strong-with-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/sports\/comets\/lady-alton-comets-softball-team-finishes-the-season-strong-with-win-20220427","title":{"rendered":"Lady Alton Comets Softball Team Finishes The Season Strong With Win"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alton, Mo. \u2013 <\/strong>The Lady Alton Comets softball team went up against the Thayer Bobcats on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the Alton High School. This being their last game, the Comets finished strong with an 9-1 win.<\/p>\n

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ALTON, MO \u2013 APRIL 26: Thayer Bobcats previous batter (2) sprints to first base during the high school softball game between the Alton Comets and the Thayer Bobcats on April 26, 2022, at the Alton High School softball field in Alton, MO. (Photo by Curtis Thomas\/AltonMo.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Get Those Home Runs<\/h2>\n

The Comets led more than three-quarters of the game in points. While they only played seven innings, they made them count.<\/p>\n

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ALTON, MO \u2013 APRIL 26: Alton Comets player adjusts her protective mask during the high school softball game between the Alton Comets and the Thayer Bobcats on April 26, 2022, at the Alton High School softball field in Alton, MO. (Photo by Curtis Thomas\/AltonMo.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Favorite Move<\/h2>\n

A favorite move for both teams when at the bat was to bunt the ball. This technique worked most of the time if the ball did not go out of bounds.<\/p>\n

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ALTON, MO \u2013 APRIL 26: Alton Comets batter runs to the base after hitting the ball during the high school softball game between the Alton Comets and the Thayer Bobcats on April 26, 2022, at the Alton High School softball field in Alton, MO. (Photo by Amanda Thomas\/AltonMo.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Great Finish<\/h2>\n

The Comets had multiple good plays as well as the Bobcats. On several occasions for both teams, all the bases were full and they sometimes got a “free” point. The final score was 9-1 with the Comets winning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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