Softball Recap: Republic County has no trouble against Sylvan-Lucas

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 1:13pm

Softball Recap: Republic County Buffaloes vs. Sylvan-Lucas Mustangs

In what's become a running theme this season, Republic County gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They blew past the Sylvan-Lucas Mustangs 11-5. The victory was nothing new for Republic County as they're now sitting on three straight.

Avery Stindt was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Drew Skocny was another key contributor, going 1-for-5 with two runs and a triple.

On Sylvan-Lucas' side, Elsie Finkenbinder was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Montana Griffiths, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Even though they lost, Sylvan-Lucas was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.

Republic County's win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-9. As for Sylvan-Lucas, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Republic County beat Sylvan-Lucas by a score of 9-8 later that day.

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