Softball Game Recap: Raymond/South Bend Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 5:39pm

Softball Recap: Raymond/South Bend Ravens vs. Elma Eagles

If Raymond/South Bend was riding high off their 17-10 takedown of Ocosta last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Raymond/South Bend Ravens lost 13-2 to the Elma Eagles on Thursday.

For Elma's part, Keira White made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. White was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Callie Galligan, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and a double. She hasn't dropped below four RBI for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Aubree Simmons, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.

Raymond/South Bend has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season. As for Elma, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-5.

Raymond/South Bend does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Elma, they will head out on the road to face off against Hoquiam at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Elma knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Hoquiam likes a good challenge.

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