Softball Recap: Erie Tigers vs. Holy Family Tigers
Erie entered their tilt with Holy Family on Tuesday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They walked away with a 7-3 win over the Holy Family Tigers. This was payback for Erie, who suffered a 4-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Teleena Willert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lizzie Owens was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a triple. Another player making a difference was Erin Young, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Erie's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-6. As for Holy Family, their loss ended a nine-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 11-4.
Erie will venture away from home to square off against Mead at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Erie is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Holy Family, they will host Legacy at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Holy Family's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Legacy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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