Softball Recap: Delhi Charter Gators vs. Simsboro Tigers
After a string of three wins, Delhi Charter's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-3 walloping at the hands of the Simsboro Tigers. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Delhi Charter in their matchups with Simsboro: they've now lost three in a row.
Kierra Hardy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
On Simsboro's side, Carlei Wheeler made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned run or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Wheeler has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Wheeler was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Simsboro let Jacoya Lewis and Ciara Caldwell loose on the outfield. Lewis scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Caldwell scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Kaylea Murphy, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Delhi Charter now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Simsboro, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Delhi Charter will take on Madison at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Simsboro, they will be playing at home against Wossman at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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