Softball Recap: Carver Challengers vs. Perspectives Leadership/Technology Warriors
Carver was the 25-6 winner over Perspectives Leadership/Technology when they last played one another back in March of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Carver Challengers suffered a tough 23-6 defeat at the hands of the Perspectives Leadership/Technology Warriors on Wednesday.
For Perspectives Leadership/Technology's part, Karla Thomas made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off only two hits. Thomas was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with a home run, six stolen bases, and six RBI. Thomas is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Perspectives Leadership/Technology let Tiya Jones and Ja'Niyah Flakes loose on the outfield. Jones scored three runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Flakes scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Flakes is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Deaira Boone, who scored two runs and stole five bases while going 1-for-4.
Carver's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-2. As for Perspectives Leadership/Technology, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
While Carver had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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