Softball Recap: Woodinville falls despite strong effort from Josslyn Range

By Team Reports May 3, 2024, 11:03am

Softball Recap: Woodinville Falcons vs. Eastlake Wolves

Woodinville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eastlake Wolves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Woodinville of the 8-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.

Josslyn Range was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Kristina Hyde and Lucy Ford did some serious damage despite the final result: Hyde scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Ford scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jane Ford, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

On Eastlake's side, the team relied heavily on Heather Lloyd, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Macie Parthemer, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Woodinville's loss dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Eastlake, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-4.

Woodinville will be playing at home against Mount Si at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Mount Si has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.67 runs per game on average), something Woodinville will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Eastlake, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Creek at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Eastlake is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.

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