Softball Recap: Archie Whirlwinds vs. Diamond Wildcats
Archie fell victim to Diamond and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Diamond Wildcats, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Archie just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
For Diamond's part, Lauren Turner made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Turner has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Turner was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Caitlyn Suhrie was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to triples, as she's now hit at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Grace Frazier, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4.
Archie's loss dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Diamond, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 26-0.
Archie will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against El Dorado Springs at 4:30 p.m. As for Diamond, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Wellington-Napoleon at 3:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Diamond's favor as the team sits on 15 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Wellington-Napoleon has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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