Softball Recap: Biggs Wolverines vs. Hamilton Braves
Biggs entered their tilt with Hamilton with 19 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 20. They won by a run and slipped past the Hamilton Braves 8-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Biggs also won the last time the pair played last Tuesday.
Gracie Sheppard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Allie Little, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kloe Seipert, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Hamilton's side, Jordyn Rodgers was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 4-for-5.
Biggs' victory was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 20-1. As for Hamilton, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Biggs will take on Maxwell at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Biggs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Maxwell's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hamilton, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Williams at 12:00 p.m. Hamilton is facing Williams at the right time seeing as Williams is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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