Softball Recap: Princeton Tigers vs. Stanberry Bulldogs
Princeton entered their match against Stanberry on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Princeton Tigers came up short against the Stanberry Bulldogs, falling 13-3. The Tigers' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Kelsey Goodin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and nine unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up nine Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.3 strikeouts per game.
On the hitting side, Princeton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Macey Lewis, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Princeton didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're strikeout total in three consecutive matchups.
Princeton's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Stanberry, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Princeton will play host again on Monday to welcome Mercer, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Princeton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Stanberry, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on North Platte at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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