Softball Recap: Clinton Prairie Gophers vs. Eastern Comets
Clinton Prairie lost to Eastern back in April, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Clinton Prairie Gophers won by a run and slipped past the Eastern Comets 12-11. The win made it back-to-back victories for Clinton Prairie.
Haven Wilson was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Kadie Fearnow, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Eastern's side, Kenzie Degraaff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, Mackenzea Causey and Emillia Andrews stepped up to the plate in a big way. Causey fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-5, while Andrews scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Marly Coan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Eastern was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Clinton Prairie is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-9 record this season. As for Eastern, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-10.
Clinton Prairie will head out on the road to take on Bethesda Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Eastern does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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