Softball Recap: Frankfort Panthers vs. Model Patriots
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Paul Laurence Dunbar, Frankfort was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Model Patriots a 10-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Frankfort, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Taylor Gaines made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Gaines has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gaines was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Annabel Young was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI. Sadie Dungan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
On Model's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Claire Garner, who went 3-for-3 with a double.
Frankfort's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-13. As for Model, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-8.
Frankfort will head out on the road to challenge Danville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Danville will be hoping to continue their five-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Model, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Powell County on Monday.
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