Softball Recap: Alexa Colon leads Cox to victory over Landstown

By Team Reports May 11, 2024, 9:40am

Softball Recap: Cox Falcons vs. Landstown Eagles

In what's become a running theme this season, Cox gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Landstown Eagles a 12-0 shutout. The victory was some much needed relief for Cox as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Alexa Colon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Colon has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Colon was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Morgan Hauser was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. Olivia Peterson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.

Cox's win bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Landstown, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-11.

Cox will take on Princess Anne at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Landstown, they will head out on the road to square off against Kempsville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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