Softball Recap: Danica Gray can't quite lead Belfast over Camden Hills

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 8:50am

Softball Recap: Belfast Lions vs. Camden Hills Windjammers

After a string of six wins, Belfast's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Camden Hills Windjammers by a score of 3-2. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Belfast has scored all season.

Jordyn MacKay spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Belfast saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Danica Gray, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

On Camden Hills' side, Maya Stone made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Stone was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.

In other batting news, Brenna Mackey was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Thea Laukka was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.

Having lost for the first time this season, Belfast fell to 6-1. As for Camden Hills, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Belfast will take on Waterville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Belfast is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season. As for Camden Hills, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Oceanside at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Camden Hills will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.

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