Softball Recap: Derry falls despite strong effort from Sophia Doherty

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 3:47pm

Softball Recap: Derry Trojans vs. Southmoreland Scotties

Derry lost against Southmoreland back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Derry Trojans lost 13-7 to the Southmoreland Scotties. The defeat continues a trend for Derry in their matchups with Southmoreland: they've now lost seven in a row.

Sophia Doherty was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 4-for-4.

Even though they lost, Derry was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.

Derry's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Southmoreland, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Derry will take on Freeport at 4:15 p.m. on May 10th. As for Southmoreland, they will head out on the road to square off against Belle Vernon at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.

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