Softball Recap: Center Point Pirates vs. Goldthwaite Eagles
Sadly, Center Point is still looking for their first win of the season after nine matchups. They fell victim to a tough 23-2 defeat at the hands of the Goldthwaite Eagles on Tuesday. Center Point was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Goldthwaite apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Center Point saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grace Geurin, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
On Goldthwaite's side, Lainey Leverett made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Leverett was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenley Howard, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three stolen bases, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Mylee Guthrie, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and a stolen base.
Center Point's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Goldthwaite, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
Center Point will head out on the road to challenge Johnson City at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Johnson City is coming into the contest with three straight victories at home, so Center Point will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Goldthwaite will take on San Saba at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. San Saba hasn't scored more than two runs for four games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
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