Softball Recap: Forsyth triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Lindsey Essary

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 10:18am

Softball Recap: Forsyth Panthers vs. Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish

In what's become a running theme this season, Forsyth gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They never let the Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for Forsyth as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Lindsey Essary was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Essary was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and a double.

In other batting news, Katelynn Von Deck was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three doubles and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Zoe White, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.

Forsyth's victory bumped their record up to 13-16. As for Springfield Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-11 record this season.

Forsyth didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 9-4 win vs. Marionville on the 30th. As for Springfield Catholic, they are on the road again on Friday to play Sparta at 2:00 p.m.

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