Softball Recap: Evans Eagles vs. Simsboro Tigers
Evans was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 10-3 loss at the hands of the Simsboro Tigers.
For Simsboro's part, Carlei Wheeler made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Wheeler was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and a triple. She is on a roll when it comes to triples, as she's now hit at least one in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Callie Harrison and Jacoya Lewis did most of the damage at the plate: Harrison scored four runs while going 1-for-4, while Lewis scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kaylea Murphy, who got no hits from her three at bats.
Evans' defeat dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Simsboro, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-10 record this season.
Evans does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Simsboro, they will head out on the road to face off against Zwolle at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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