Softball Recap: Purnell Swett Rams vs. Pinecrest Patriots
Purnell Swett fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Pinecrest on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 15-11 to the Pinecrest Patriots. Purnell Swett was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Pinecrest apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February.
Nylah Johnson was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Tomya Hunt, who went 1-for-5 with three RBI and a double.
On Pinecrest's side, Leah Gordon spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and five unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Maggie Drake was incredible, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Arianna Reddinger, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Purnell Swett's loss dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Pinecrest, their win ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-13.
Purnell Swett will take on Douglas Byrd at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Douglas Byrd is coming into the matchup with ten straight defeats on the road, meaning Purnell Swett will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Pinecrest, they will square off against Hoke County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hoke County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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