Softball Game Recap: Clarkrange Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 8, 2024, 9:34am

Softball Recap: Clarkrange Buffaloes vs. Gordonsville Tigers

Thursday just wasn't the day for Clarkrange's offense. They lost 12-0 to the Gordonsville Tigers on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, Clarkrange's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

For Gordonsville's part, Kailey Plumlee and Callie Dillard made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Plumlee struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Dillard tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Plumlee has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Plumlee went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI, while Dillard went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.

In other batting news, Gordonsville got a massive performance out of Kelcie Watts, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI. Abbi Brinkley was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

Clarkrange dropped their record down to 6-8-1 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Gordonsville, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 24-5 record this season.

As of now, neither Clarkrange nor Gordonsville have any future games scheduled.

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