Softball Recap: Cleveland Takes a Loss

Cleveland had lost nine straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-8 to make it ten. They lost 22-0 to the Nathan Hale Raiders. The match marked the first time this year in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.

As for Nathan Hale, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-10. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

For Nathan Hale's part, Francis Shutts was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Shutts has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kat Gouge, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Fialdini, who got on base in all six of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cleveland will host Evergreen at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Nathan Hale, they will challenge Holy Names Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.