Softball Game Preview: Gateway Eagles vs. Dunbar Tigers

By Team Reports Apr 10, 2024, 5:33pm

Softball Preview: Gateway Eagles vs. Dunbar Tigers

The Gateway Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Dunbar Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.

In what's become a running theme this season, Gateway gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Dunbar as Gateway made off with an 18-2 win. The victory was some much needed relief for Gateway as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Presley Murphy made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (she also only allowed one walk). Murphy has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Murphy was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.

In other batting news, Krizha Fredeluces was a standout: she scored four runs while going 3-for-3. Amira Peterson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

Gateway now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Dunbar, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.

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