Softball Recap: Alcester-Hudson Cubs vs. Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies
After a string of five wins, Alcester-Hudson's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell just short of the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies by a score of 9-8. Alcester-Hudson was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Elk Point-Jefferson apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Emma Moller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Delta Pies was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Elly Doering, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Alcester-Hudson didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elk Point-Jefferson only tossed four.
On Elk Point-Jefferson's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Lauren McDermott gave up five earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Molly Geary was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-5. Another player making a difference was Regan Rasmussen, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Alcester-Hudson's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-3. As for Elk Point-Jefferson, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-6.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Vermillion the next time they take the field. Alcester-Hudson will head out to face Vermillion at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Elk Point-Jefferson will play them later in the day, at 12:00 p.m.
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