Softball Recap: Princeton Comes Up Short

Princeton had lost seven straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 1-11 to make it eight. They lost 11-1 to the Lakota West Firebirds. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Firebirds this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-2 last Tuesday.

As for Lakota West, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games.

For Lakota West's part, Lyla Gully spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits. Gully has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Liz Meyer, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Jordan Beimesche was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Princeton will square off against Oak Hills at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Highlanders will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lakota West, they will face off against Colerain at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Firebirds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.