Softball Recap: Indian River Indians vs. Cape Henlopen Vikings
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Caravel, Indian River was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cape Henlopen Vikings and snuck past 9-8. That's more bragging rights for Indian River, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Megan Daisey was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Daisey was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophie Scurci, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Parker O'Shields, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Cape Henlopen's side, Abby Marsh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Ava Calciano and Alivia Heers stepped up to the plate in a big way. Calciano scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Heers scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Calciano is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least two every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalya Roundtree, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
The victory got Indian River back to even at 3-3. As for Cape Henlopen, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Indian River will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Smyrna at 4:15 p.m. As for Cape Henlopen, they will face off against Caravel at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Caravel will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Cape Henlopen surely won't give up without a fight.
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