Softball Recap: South Beloit Sobos vs. Earlville Red Raiders
South Beloit was the 7-0 winner over Earlville when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The South Beloit Sobos fell just short of the Earlville Red Raiders by a score of 8-7 on Tuesday. South Beloit's loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Whitney Schnack put in work no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Schnack has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Schnack was even better at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Zorah Martin was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Jasmine Fago, who scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-5.
Even though they lost, South Beloit kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
South Beloit's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-7. As for Earlville, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Beloit will take on Polo at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Earlville, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Hiawatha at 4:30 p.m.
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