Softball Recap: Gibbs Gladiators vs. Northeast Vikings
Gibbs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 20-0 walloping at the hands of the Northeast Vikings. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, Gibbs' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Northeast's part, Savanna Hogsten was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Hogsten was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Northeast let Lauren Fernald and Brooke McCarthy loose on the outfield. Fernald went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while McCarthy scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emily Wood, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Gibbs' defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Northeast, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gibbs will challenge Bayshore at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northeast, they will head out on the road to face off against St. Petersburg at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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