Softball Recap: Pennfield Takes a Loss

The Pennfield Panthers didn't have quite enough to beat the Lawton Blue Devils on Thursday and fell 9-8.

Alaina Simmons put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). What's more, she gave up only zero walks, the fewest she's had since back in April. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

In other batting news, Mallorie Miller was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Tyler Primm was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one run and one RBI.

Pennfield has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season. As for Lawton, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-12.

While Pennfield had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.