Softball Recap: Tennyson Comes Up Short

Tennyson had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-10 to make it four. They came up short against the Piedmont Highlanders, falling 22-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Highlanders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-1 back in April.

As for Piedmont, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

For Piedmont's part, Miya Fujimoto was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Fujimoto has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, Eunice Kouadio was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hannah Joerger, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.

As of now, neither Tennyson nor Piedmont have any future games scheduled.