Softball Game Recap: Lake Shore Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 23, 2024, 4:32pm

Softball Recap: Lake Shore Eagles vs. Williamsville South Billies

Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Lake Shore couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 14-5 to the Williamsville South Billies on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for Lake Shore in their matchups with Williamsville South: they've now lost four in a row.

For Williamsville South's part, Alyssa Budzinski spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. Budzinski has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Autumn Bing was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Cate Cronin was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.

Lake Shore's defeat dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Williamsville South, they pushed their record up to 18-4 with that win, which was their third straight at home.

As of now, neither Lake Shore nor Williamsville South have any future games scheduled.

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