Softball Recap: Booker Tornadoes vs. Southeast Seminoles
In what's become a running theme this season, Booker gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 22-7 margin over the Southeast Seminoles. The victory was just what Booker needed coming off of a 31-0 loss in their prior matchup.
Mariah Mcphall was a standout: she scored four runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen four or more in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Makaley Graham, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On Southeast's side, Madison Palso and Jocelyn Diaz did some serious damage despite the final result: Palso scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2, while Diaz scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Southeast was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Booker only hit no.
Booker's win bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Southeast, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Booker will be playing in front of their home fans against Hardee at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Hardee will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Booker surely won't give up without a fight. As for Southeast, they will head out on the road to square off against Boca Ciega at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Boca Ciega is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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