Softball Recap: Hesston Swathers vs. Haven Wildcats
Hesston's last matchup with Haven could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's the pair on Friday. The Hesston Swathers lost 12-2 to the Haven Wildcats. Hesston's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Hesston saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Karmen Carson, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
On Haven's side, Avery Brawner spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits. Brawner has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Haven let Sorrel DeFrain and Morgan O'Neal loose on the outfield. DeFrain went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while O'Neal went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Karlee Cooprider was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and a double.
Hesston's defeat dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Haven, the win (which was their 17th in a row) raised their record to 19-1.
Hesston will head out on the road to take on Smoky Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Smoky Valley is coming into the matchup with five straight losses at home, meaning Hesston will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Haven, they will head out on the road to face off against Pratt at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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