Softball Recap: Eisenhower has no trouble against Dodge City

By Team Reports Apr 25, 2024, 10:46pm

Softball Recap: Eisenhower Tigers vs. Dodge City Demons

Eisenhower scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Dodge City Demons a 10-0 shutout. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.

Karli George was a major factor no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. George was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with an RBI.

In other batting news, Kylie Hahn and Karlee Ford did most of the damage at the plate: Hahn scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Ford scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Breckin Reicks was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases.

Eisenhower has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-5 record this season. As for Dodge City, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.

Eisenhower will head out on the road to square off against Hays on Saturday. Hays is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Dodge City, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Derby at 12:00 p.m. Derby's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Dodge City's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

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