Softball Recap: Williamston Hornets vs. Eastern Quakers
Williamston can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. They never let the Eastern Quakers onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The win was familiar territory for Williamston who now have three in a row.
Thea Fortin made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Fortin has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Fortin was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Jaiden Griffith and Katie Bush did most of the damage at the plate: Griffith scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Bush went 2-for-2 with three runs, a triple, and a double. Griffith is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Ally Stiffler was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Williamston has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-4 record this season. As for Eastern, their loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Williamston will take on Milford at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Eastern, they will stay at home for another game and welcome East Lansing at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Eastern is facing East Lansing at the right time seeing as East Lansing is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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