Softball Recap: Toronto Red Knights vs. Martins Ferry Purple Riders
Toronto lost against Martins Ferry back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Toronto Red Knights took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Martins Ferry Purple Riders. Toronto has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Callie Anderson and Michelle Anderson did some serious damage despite the final result: Anderson went 3-for-4 with five RBI and a double, while Anderson scored three runs while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Laney Danko, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
On Martins Ferry's side, Maddie Lucas made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Lucas was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Giana Chirpas, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-5. Danielle Lude was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Toronto now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Martins Ferry, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Toronto will square off against David Anderson at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Toronto is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Martins Ferry, they will head out on the road to face off against Edison at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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