Softball Recap: Pratt's loss ends four-game winning streak at home

By Team Reports May 15, 2024, 6:57pm

Softball Recap: Pratt Greenbacks vs. Haven Wildcats

It was a good run, but Pratt unfortunately witnessed the end of their 11-game winning streak on Tuesday. They lost 11-4 to the Haven Wildcats. Pratt was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Haven apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played on Tuesday.

For Haven's part, Avery Brawner made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off 12 hits. Brawner has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Brawner was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Morgan O'Neal, who went 5-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and a double. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in the last three games she's played. Sadie Estill was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.

Pratt's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-6. As for Haven, their victory bumped their record up to 20-2.

Pratt will head out on the road to challenge Andale on Thursday. Pratt is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road. As for Haven, they will be playing at home against Lyons on Monday. Haven is facing Lyons at the right time seeing as Lyons is stuck on a 17-game losing streak.

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