Softball Recap: Galva Wildcats vs. Richwoods Knights
Galva had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 12-7 victory over the Richwoods Knights on Wednesday.
Jovie Webber spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Galva got a massive performance out of Addy Yepson, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylyn Gale, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
On Richwoods' side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Morrissey, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Morrissey has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Another player making a difference was Olivia Hauri, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Galva's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-13. As for Richwoods, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-13 record this season.
Galva will square off against Wethersfield/Annawan at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wethersfield/Annawan is coming into the matchup with seven straight victories at home, so Galva will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Richwoods will take on Peoria Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Richwoods is facing Peoria Christian at the right time seeing as Peoria Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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