Softball Recap: Pecatonica Takes a Loss

Dakota hit Pecatonica with a eight-run first inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. Pecatonica lost 13-3 to Dakota. Pecatonica just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.

Zowie Hodgdon made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one double.

Pecatonica's defeat dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Dakota, they are on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 17 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-4 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pecatonica will square off against Alden-Hebron at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Dakota, they will take on Fulton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.