Softball Recap: Cameron Dragons vs. Braymer Bobcats
Cameron fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Braymer on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Braymer Bobcats by a score of 5-4. The Dragons' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row.
Irelynn Williams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Harlee Willis was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Allyson Evans, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Cameron didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Cameron's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Braymer, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cameron will host Marshall on Saturday. Marshall is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Braymer, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Bobcats faces off against Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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