Softball Game Recap: Clarion-Limestone Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 4:34pm

Softball Recap: Clarion-Limestone Lions vs. Redbank Valley Bulldogs

Clarion-Limestone was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 14-4 to the Redbank Valley Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Clarion-Limestone of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.

For Redbank Valley's part, Mackenzie Foringer made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Foringer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Foringer was also solid in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three RBI.

In other batting news, Quinn White was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Braylee Yeany was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5.

Clarion-Limestone's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Redbank Valley, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-5.

Clarion-Limestone will be playing in front of their home fans against Moniteau at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Moniteau is coming into the contest with four straight victories on the road, so Clarion-Limestone will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Redbank Valley, they will take on Elk County Catholic at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.

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