Softball Recap: Triad Cardinals vs. Mechanicsburg Indians
Triad had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 2-13 to make it eight. They lost 10-1 to the Mechanicsburg Indians. The Cardinals were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Indians earlier this season, when they won 1-0.
Autumn Feasel made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
As for Mechanicsburg, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.2 runs over those games.
On Mechanicsburg's side, Mylee DeLong made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. DeLong has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Avery McDowell, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Keelyn McGhee was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Triad will head out on the road to face off against Southeastern Local at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans will roll in looking for their 17th straight win, something the Cardinals surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mechanicsburg, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Greeneview at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Indians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season.
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