Softball Recap: Fort Bend Elkins Knights vs. Fort Bend Dulles Vikings
Fort Bend Elkins lost against Fort Bend Dulles back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Fort Bend Elkins Knights suffered a tough 15-3 loss at the hands of the Fort Bend Dulles Vikings. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Fort Bend Elkins in their matchups with Fort Bend Dulles: they've now lost three in a row.
AJ Robertson and McKenzie Williams stepped up to the plate in a big way. Robertson went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, while Williams went 1-for-1 with a home run.
On Fort Bend Dulles' side, Makayla Wolfe was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Wolfe has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Wolfe was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Stephanie Smith, who scored four runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Allyson Ortiz, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Fort Bend Elkins' loss dropped their record down to 8-13. As for Fort Bend Dulles, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-14.
Fort Bend Elkins will take on George Ranch at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. George Ranch will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Fort Bend Elkins surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fort Bend Dulles, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Fort Bend Clements at 6:00 p.m. Fort Bend Dulles is facing Fort Bend Clements at the right time seeing as Fort Bend Clements is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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