Softball Recap: Lloyd Memorial Takes a Loss

Lloyd Memorial extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 4-9 in the process. They lost 12-2 to the Conner Cougars. If the Juggernauts were looking for revenge after losing 14-4 to the Cougars when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

As for Conner, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-9. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 5 runs in those games.

For Conner's part, Bayli Bell spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Bell.

On the hitting side, Conner got a big performance out of Addison Santiago, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits Santiago has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ellie Ortiz, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.

Lloyd Memorial has already played their next game (against Williamstown), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Conner, they will head out on the road to square off against Franklin County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Flyers will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight.