Softball Recap: Grace Riedesel can't quite lead Goodland over Holcomb

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 11:15pm

Softball Recap: Goodland Cowboys vs. Holcomb Longhorns

Goodland fell victim to Holcomb and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Holcomb Longhorns. Goodland has not had much luck with Holcomb recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.

Allison Cure spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on 13 hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Goodland saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grace Riedesel, who went 1-for-3 with a double.

On Holcomb's side, the result came thanks to Korryn Johnson's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up 14 Ks.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emma Cornelsen, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.

Goodland's loss dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Holcomb, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 17-0.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Goodland by a score of 5-0 later that day.

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