Softball Recap: Portsmouth Trojans vs. Ironton Fighting Tigers
Portsmouth fell victim to Ironton and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ironton Fighting Tigers. Portsmouth just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
For Ironton's part, Braylin Wallace spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits and racked up ten Ks. Wallace has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Bella Sorbilli, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Khamil Martin, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
Portsmouth's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Ironton, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 16-4.
Portsmouth will head out on the road to take on South Point at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Ironton, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Russell at 2:00 p.m.
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