Softball Recap: Service Cougars vs. Bettye Davis East Anchorage Thunderbirds
Service was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 17-2 to the Bettye Davis East Anchorage Thunderbirds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Service of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in June of 2023.
Service saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was McKinley Fuller, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Bettye Davis East Anchorage's side, Isabella Lyons made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Lyons was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Mamie Sanford and Valley Wakefield did most of the damage at the plate: Sanford went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI, while Wakefield went 1-for-2 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Villafuerte, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Service's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Bettye Davis East Anchorage, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 14-0.
Service has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome West Anchorage at 7:45 p.m. on Monday. West Anchorage is coming into the matchup with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Service will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Bettye Davis East Anchorage, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Anchorage at 7:45 p.m. on Monday. Bettye Davis East Anchorage is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season.
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