Softball Recap: Ottawa Cyclones vs. Chanute Blue Comets
Ottawa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Chanute Blue Comets by a score of 6-5. Ottawa was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Chanute apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2022.
Addison White spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kamden Evans and Kathy Gillett did some serious damage despite the final result: Evans scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Gillett scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Ottawa's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Chanute, they pushed their record up to 10-5 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ottawa will take on Tonganoxie at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Tonganoxie's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five matchups. As for Chanute, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Independence at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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