Softball Game Preview: Alonso Ravens vs. Sickles Gryphons

The Alonso Ravens are taking a road trip to challenge the Sickles Gryphons at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.

On Tuesday, Alonso didn't have quite enough to beat Steinbrenner and fell 4-3. The Ravens have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Laine Anderson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Makenna Sturgis, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Sickles, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They blew past Blake 18-0 on Tuesday. Considering the Gryphons have won seven games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Zoe Mello and Taylor Morrissey made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Mello tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Morrissey tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Mello scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Morrissey scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. What's more, Morrissey posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March.

In other batting news, Kalyssa Austin was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Paula Pumarejo, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1.

Alonso's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Sickles, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 7-13 record.