Softball Recap: Steinbrenner wins going away against Gaither

By Team Reports Mar 27, 2024, 8:07am

Softball Recap: Steinbrenner Warriors vs. Gaither Cowboys

In what's become a running theme this season, Steinbrenner gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Gaither Cowboys. The win made it back-to-back victories for Steinbrenner.

Steinbrenner let SOPHIE LUACES and HANNAH GNIADEK loose on the outfield. LUACES scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while GNIADEK scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

On Gaither's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kasey Wilkes, who went 3-for-3 with a double. Wilkes has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.

Steinbrenner's win bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Gaither, they have fallen quite a ways from their 20-4 record last season and are now at 3-6.

Steinbrenner will be playing in front of their home fans against Riverview at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Steinbrenner's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Riverview's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Gaither, they will head out on the road to square off against Hillsborough at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gaither is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.

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