Softball Recap: Rosman comes up short despite Savanah Green's strong performance

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 6:15pm

Softball Recap: Rosman Tigers vs. Draughn Wildcats

Rosman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 6-2 to the Draughn Wildcats. That's two games in a row now that Rosman has lost by exactly four runs.

Savanah Green made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.

On Draughn's side, Katie Hamm made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Hamm has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hamm was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI.

In other batting news, Lindsey Hensley was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Madison Crouch was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.

Rosman's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Draughn, they pushed their record up to 13-5 with that win, which was their 22nd straight at home dating back to last season.

Rosman will take on Mountain Heritage at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Mountain Heritage will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Rosman surely won't give up without a fight. As for Draughn, they will head out on the road to square off against Avery County at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Draughn is facing Avery County at the right time seeing as Avery County is stuck on a six-game losing streak.

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