Softball Recap: Sussex Tech Ravens vs. Cape Henlopen Vikings
Sussex Tech was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 3-0 to the Cape Henlopen Vikings. Sussex Tech was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Cape Henlopen apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Cape Henlopen's part, Abby Marsh made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Marsh has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Marsh was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Marsh wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Hudson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jay'Lyn Slater, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Sussex Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Cape Henlopen, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sussex Tech will take on Caesar Rodney at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cape Henlopen, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Decatur at 12:00 p.m. Decatur will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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