Softball Recap: Isabella Rexroad can't quite lead McKinley over Hubbard

By Team Reports May 6, 2024, 5:10pm

Softball Recap: McKinley Red Dragons vs. Hubbard Eagles

McKinley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat. They fell 3-0 to the Hubbard Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to McKinley of the 11-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.

McKinley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isabella Rexroad, who went 1-for-2 with a double. Rexroad has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.

On Hubbard's side, Lauren Komorek was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.

McKinley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-19. As for Hubbard, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-9-1.

McKinley is on the road again on Tuesday to play West Branch at 5:00 p.m. West Branch's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so McKinley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hubbard, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome East at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hubbard is facing East at the right time seeing as East is stuck on a five-game losing streak.

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