Softball Recap: Portage snaps three-game streak of losses at home

By Team Reports May 14, 2024, 6:12pm

Softball Recap: Portage Indians vs. Michigan City Wolves

Portage scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They walked away with a 20-15 victory over the Michigan City Wolves. The win was a breath of fresh air for Portage as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.

Brooklyn Demercede made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Demercede was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.

In other batting news, Portage got a massive performance out of Cora Kingrey, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Addison Martinez, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.

On Michigan City's side, Ann Sawyer was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Paulecia Isom, who scored four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

Portage's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-12. As for Michigan City, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.

Portage will face off against Andrean at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Andrean will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Portage surely won't give up without a fight. As for Michigan City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Westville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Westville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.

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