Softball Recap: Whitney Young Dolphins vs. Payton College Prep Grizzlies
In what's become a running theme this season, Whitney Young gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Payton College Prep Grizzlies with a sharp 11-3 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Whitney Young considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Nyah Allen was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Allen was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Kate Coonan was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three doubles, two runs, and a stolen base. Natalie Nieves was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
On Payton College Prep's side, Libby Gardner made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Ava Manrique, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Whitney Young's win bumped their record up to 15-9. As for Payton College Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Whitney Young is on the road again on Thursday to play York at 4:30 p.m. York will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Whitney Young surely won't give up without a fight. As for Payton College Prep, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Hancock at 4:30 p.m.
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