Softball Recap: Attica Red Ramblers vs. Parke Heritage Wolves
Attica extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 3-5 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-2 to the Parke Heritage Wolves, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wolves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-2 on Saturday.
Aleah Cruz stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Katelynn Driver was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
As for Parke Heritage, they pushed their record up to 5-8 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly 13 runs.
On Parke Heritage's side, Aerianna Desmith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched. Desmith has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addie Frazier, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, one triple, and one run. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carly Newnum, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Coming up, Attica will head out to take on Faith Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Parke Heritage, they will welcome Terre Haute North Vigo at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Wolves surely won't give up without a fight.
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