Softball Recap: Larimore Polar Bears vs. Thompson Tommies
Larimore couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell victim to a rough 26-4 loss at the hands of the Thompson Tommies on Monday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Larimore in their matchups with Thompson: they've now lost nine in a row.
For Thompson's part, Sydney Schwabe was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Schwabe has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Schwabe was even better at the plate, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Kya Hurst was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Marleigh Kurtz, who scored four runs while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances.
The victory got Thompson back to even at 2-2.
Larimore will head out on the road to square off against Langdon at 3:00 p.m. in their first game on Tuesday. As for Thompson, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Border co-op [Walhalla/Pembina] at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Thompson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.5 runs per game this season.
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