Softball Recap: Dierks Outlaws vs. Gurdon Go-Devils
Dierks entered their tilt with Gurdon with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They won by a run and slipped past the Gurdon Go-Devils 13-12. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
For Gurdon's part, Sadie Griffin put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Griffin has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk every time she's pitched this season. Griffin was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Mollie Cox was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Goldee McGalliard, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and an RBI.
Dierks' victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Gurdon, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Dierks will look to defend their home field on Friday against Horatio at 4:30 p.m. As for Gurdon, they will head out on the road to face off against Fordyce at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Gurdon is facing Fordyce at the right time seeing as Fordyce is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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