Softball Recap: Bexley Lions vs. London Red Raiders
Bexley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They lost 18-5 to the London Red Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bexley of the 17-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2019.
Bexley saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyra Duffee, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Duffee has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Alina Lacki, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Bexley was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On London's side, Hannah Case and Gwyn Weiber did most of the damage at the plate: Case scored three runs while going 1-for-3, while Weiber scored a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Sam Webb, who scored three runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Bexley's defeat dropped their record down to 3-19. As for London, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season.
Bexley will head out on the road to face off against Worthington Christian at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Bexley is facing Worthington Christian at the right time seeing as Worthington Christian is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for London, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Jonathan Alder at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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