Softball Recap: Little Chute takes loss despite strong performances from Grace Jansen and Kyra Whalley

By Team Reports May 11, 2024, 6:57am

Softball Recap: Little Chute Mustangs vs. Fox Valley Lutheran Foxes

Little Chute was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They fell just short of the Fox Valley Lutheran Foxes by a score of 10-9. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Little Chute of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.

Kyra Whalley and Grace Jansen did some serious damage despite the final result: Whalley scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Jansen scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Brooke Beahm was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.

On Fox Valley Lutheran's side, Melayna Sokulski was a standout: she went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Hannah Butler, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.

Little Chute's loss dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Fox Valley Lutheran, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 18-5.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Little Chute will take on Green Bay West at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Little Chute is facing Green Bay West at the right time seeing as Green Bay West is stuck on a 13-game losing streak. As for Fox Valley Lutheran, they will head out on the road to challenge Marinette at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

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