Softball Recap: Triad Cardinals vs. Fairlawn Jets
Triad can finally bid farewell to their ten-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Fairlawn Jets with a sharp 23-3 win. Triad's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Lilly Greene made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 12 over 4.2 innings pitched. Greene has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Greene was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Morgan Alexander was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and four runs. Another player making a difference was Kaydee Roberts, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Triad made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-10. As for Fairlawn, their loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-8.
Triad will challenge Mechanicsburg at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Mechanicsburg will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Triad surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fairlawn, they will be playing at home against Russia at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Fairlawn is facing Russia at the right time seeing as Russia is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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