Softball Recap: Seattle Prep Comes Up Short

Seattle Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bishop Blanchet Bears. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bears this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 5-1 back in March.

Hayden Downer was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-3. Libby Jenness also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.

Seattle Prep's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Bishop Blanchet, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-3.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Seattle Prep will challenge Holy Names Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Holy Names Academy has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.53 runs per game on average), something Seattle Prep will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Bishop Blanchet, they will face off against Cascade Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.