Softball Recap: Hendrickson Hawks vs. East View Patriots
While Hendrickson couldn't quite beat East View on Friday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 12-point loss they were dealt last Wednesday. The Hendrickson Hawks fell just short of the East View Patriots by a score of 7-5. Hendrickson has struggled against East View recently, as their matchup on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Tabitha Villa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Isabella Gonzales made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Payton Shroyer, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Hendrickson's defeat dropped their record down to 13-13. As for East View, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 games, which provided a massive bump to their 16-15 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hendrickson will challenge Pflugerville Connally at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hendrickson is facing Pflugerville Connally at the right time seeing as Pflugerville Connally is stuck on a 17-game losing streak. As for East View, they will head out on the road to face off against Georgetown at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Georgetown is coming into the match with eight straight victories at home, so East View will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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