Softball Recap: Maine South Hawks vs. Glenbrook North Spartans
After a string of six wins, Maine South's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of the Glenbrook North Spartans by a score of 4-3. Maine South was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Glenbrook North apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Jessica Hoffman spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ryan Mullarkey made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Maeve Lawlor, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Maine South's loss dropped their record down to 8-2. As for Glenbrook North, their victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-8-1.
Maine South didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 5-3 win vs. Prospect on the 20th. Glenbrook North has also already played their next matchup, an 18-14 victory against Amundsen on the 20th.
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