Softball Recap: Princeton Tigers vs. Bluefield Beavers
Princeton lost against Bluefield back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Princeton Tigers fell victim to a tough 20-3 defeat at the hands of the Bluefield Beavers.
Abbigail Farley was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
On Bluefield's side, Isabella Smith made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Bluefield let Grace Richardson and Madison Lawson loose on the outfield. Richardson went 3-for-3 with four runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Lawson got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Taylor Mabry, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Princeton's loss dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Bluefield, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season.
Princeton will head out on the road to face off against Woodrow Wilson at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Bluefield, they will be playing at home against Shady Spring at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Bluefield will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
