Softball Recap: Susquehanna Takes a Loss

Susquehanna was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 12-11 heartbreaker at the hands of the Blue Ridge Raiders. Even if the Sabers couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.

Meghan Perry was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-5 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Marley Smith, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.

Susquehanna's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Blue Ridge, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.

Looking ahead, Blue Ridge will head out to square off against Elk Lake at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Susquehanna will be paying especially close attention to the Raiders' game: after the Raiders faces off against Lackawanna Trail, they'll take on Susquehanna again at 9:30 a.m. on May 3.