Softball Recap: Montgomery takes loss despite strong efforts from Jayden Cox and Elle Picard

By Team Reports May 6, 2024, 9:31pm

Softball Recap: Montgomery Vikings vs. Windsor Jaguars

Montgomery scored first but ultimately less than Windsor in their game on Monday. They fell just short of the Windsor Jaguars by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Montgomery of the 4-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.

Elle Picard and Jayden Cox did some serious damage despite the final result: Picard fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4, while Cox scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.

On Windsor's side, Mia Avila spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up 11 Ks. Avila has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Demi Lagourgue was incredible, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Pearl McKay, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double.

Montgomery has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12-1 record this season. As for Windsor, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-7.

As of now, neither Montgomery nor Windsor have any future games scheduled.

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