Softball Recap: Lambert Longhorns vs. North Forsyth Raiders
Lambert only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run they dealt North Forsyth on Monday. Everything went the Lambert Longhorns' way against the North Forsyth Raiders as the Lambert Longhorns made off with a 12-4 victory. Considering the Longhorns have won seven contests by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Reagan Young looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Katia Castillo was incredible, firing off two home runs while going 2-for-2. What's more, she also racked up two hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. Another player making a difference was Faith Doolen, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
She wasn't the only one working in the home runs department: Lambert lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Lambert's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-8. As for North Forsyth, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lambert will square off against Denmark at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North Forsyth, they will take on West Forsyth at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. West Forsyth will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something North Forsyth surely won't give up without a fight.
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