Softball Recap: Jackson Polar Bears vs. Ellet Orangemen
If Jackson was riding high off their 15-7 takedown of Ellet on Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Jackson Polar Bears lost 14-4 to the Ellet Orangemen on Saturday. Jackson was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Ellet apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played.
Jackson saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chloe Whitmer, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double. Whitmer has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gabbi Williamson was another key contributor, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with an RBI.
Jackson's defeat dropped their record down to 11-10. As for Ellet, their victory bumped their record up to 12-6.
Jackson will be playing in front of their home fans against Lake at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lake is coming into the contest with three straight wins on the road, so Jackson will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Ellet, they will take on Firestone at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Ellet is facing Firestone at the right time seeing as Firestone is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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