Softball Game Recap: Potomac Senior Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 8, 2024, 4:46pm

Softball Recap: Potomac Senior Panthers vs. Charles J. Colgan Sharks

Potomac Senior was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 12-1 to the Charles J. Colgan Sharks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Potomac Senior of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.

For Charles J. Colgan's part, Dorsey Grose made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Grose has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 14 consecutive pitching appearances. Grose was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with three doubles, four RBI, and a run.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Keyonc? Ewell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kylie Nichols, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.

Potomac Senior's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Charles J. Colgan, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-2 record this season.

Potomac Senior will head out on the road to square off against Gar-Field at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Gar-Field is coming into the matchup with three straight wins at home, so Potomac Senior will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Charles J. Colgan will take on Hylton at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

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