Softball Recap: Montcalm Generals vs. Van Bulldogs
If Montcalm was riding high off their 19-11 takedown of Van back in March, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Montcalm Generals took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Van Bulldogs on Saturday. Montcalm was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Van apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played.
For Van's part, Layla Albright spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Calli Brown, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Braylee Daniels, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Montcalm's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Van, their victory bumped their record up to 4-15.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Montcalm will challenge Twin Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Montcalm is facing Twin Valley at the right time seeing as Twin Valley is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Van, they will head out on the road to take on Elk Valley Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Elk Valley Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Van's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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