Softball Recap: Incarnate Word Academy Takes a Loss

It was a Battle of the Birds when Incarnate Word Academy took on Second Baptist on Friday. The Falcons fell 8-4 to the Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-3 back in February.

Karly Taylor made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. That hit was her first of the season.

Incarnate Word Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10-1 record this season. As for Second Baptist, the victory snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 2-5 record.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Incarnate Word Academy will head out to take on Klein Forest at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Second Baptist, they will venture away from home to face off against O'Connell at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.