Softball Game Recap: Center Cougars vs. Bear River Bruins

By Team Reports Apr 16, 2024, 10:48pm

Softball Recap: Center Cougars vs. Bear River Bruins

Sadly, Center is still looking for their first win of the season after nine games. Their tough 21-3 loss to the Bear River Bruins on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Center of the 25-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.

For Bear River's part, Taryn Cleek was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cleek was even better at the plate, scoring five runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gretta Barrieau, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Cassidy Craig, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

Center's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Bear River, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-4-1.

Center will head out on the road to square off against Wheatland at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bear River, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against West Park at 4:00 p.m. West Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.

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