Softball Recap: Madison Bobcats vs. Rigby Trojans
Madison was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Rigby Trojans by a score of 10-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Madison of the 14-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Emily Stoeber spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and seven unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Emi Robins and Adrie Mortensen did some serious damage despite the final result: Robins got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI, a triple, and a run, while Mortensen went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Aspen Boice, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Madison didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rigby only tossed three.
On Rigby's side, Madison Jensen was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Rylie Robinson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Madison's defeat dropped their record down to 10-5-1. As for Rigby, their win bumped their record up to 5-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Madison by a score of 14-9 later that day.
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