Softball Recap: Minerva Lions vs. Alliance Aviators
Minerva can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Alliance Aviators a 3-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Minerva also won the last time the pair played back in April.
The result came thanks to Sierra Cress's shutout, as she gave up just three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Gabriella Kashdan was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Delaney Sell, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Alliance's side, Alana Minear spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 12 Ks.
Even though they lost, Alliance didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Minerva only tossed three.
Minerva's win bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Alliance, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
Minerva will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Carrollton at 5:00 p.m. Carrollton is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning Minerva will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Alliance, they will face off against Marlington at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Marlington will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Alliance surely won't give up without a fight.
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