Softball Recap: Katie Carney leads Bay to victory over North Olmsted

By Team Reports Apr 29, 2024, 3:44pm

Softball Recap: Bay Rockets vs. North Olmsted Eagles

Bay lost to North Olmsted back in April of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Bay Rockets sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the North Olmsted Eagles.

Grace Pierce spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Katie Carney, who went 3-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI. Caitie Petersen was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.

Bay's victory bumped their record up to 2-13. As for North Olmsted, they dropped their record down to 3-8 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Bay will have a chance to go back-to-back against North Olmsted: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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