Softball Recap: Badin Rams vs. Talawanda Brave
After a string of five wins, Badin's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They lost 7-1 to the Talawanda Brave. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Badin of the 9-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Emily O'Brien was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
On Talawanda's side, McKenna Weekley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Weekley was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Grace Richardson, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Badin's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-7. As for Talawanda, their win bumped their record up to 21-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Badin will take on Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Talawanda, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Ross at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Talawanda's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Ross' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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