Softball Recap: Connally Cadets vs. Gatesville Hornets
Connally was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. Their rough 18-3 loss to the Gatesville Hornets might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Connally of the 8-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Gatesville's part, Kallie Featherston looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). Featherston has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kinlee Gardner, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Grace Carothers, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Connally's loss dropped their record down to 1-18. As for Gatesville, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-13.
Connally does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Gatesville, they will head out on the road to challenge Salado at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Salado will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Gatesville surely won't give up without a fight.
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