Softball Recap: Weaver picks up seventh straight win at home

By Team Reports Apr 24, 2024, 12:06am

Softball Recap: Weaver Bearcats vs. Glencoe Yellowjackets

There's no place like home for Weaver, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the Glencoe Yellowjackets on Tuesday. For Weaver, this counts as revenge for the 11-5 defeat Glencoe walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.

Kynlee Fulmer made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Fulmer has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Fulmer was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.

In other pitching news, Reyleigh Partner looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.

Back at the plate, Sydney Bitzer was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and four runs. Ali Anderson was another key contributor, going 1-for-1 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.

Weaver's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-7. As for Glencoe, they now have a losing record at 14-15.

Weaver will be playing at home against Ragland at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Glencoe, they will head out on the road to square off against Etowah at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Glencoe is facing Etowah at the right time seeing as Etowah is stuck on a four-game losing streak.

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