Softball Recap: Dundee-Crown Chargers vs. Carmel Corsairs
After losing to Carmel the last time they met, Dundee-Crown decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Dundee-Crown Chargers had just enough and edged the Carmel Corsairs out 3-1.
McKayla Anderson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Anderson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Anderson was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Anderson wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Annabelle Pederson, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Carmel's side, Aly Krogman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
Dundee-Crown's win bumped their record up to 17-15. As for Carmel, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-15.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dundee-Crown will challenge Conant at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Conant is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Dundee-Crown will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Carmel, they will head out on the road to square off against Rockford Auburn at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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