Softball Recap: Apollo Comes Up Short

Apollo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Owensboro Red Devils. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Red Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.

Liza Page was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Arianna Ramirez was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.

Apollo's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Owensboro, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-9.

Coming up, Apollo will venture away from home to take on Evansville Mater Dei at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Owensboro, they will welcome Hancock County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hornets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.69 runs per game on average), something the Red Devils will no doubt try to take advantage of.