Softball Recap: Geneva Panthers vs. Midlakes Screaming Eagles
Geneva was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They lost 16-1 to the Midlakes Screaming Eagles. That's two games in a row now that Geneva has lost by exactly 15 runs.
For Midlakes' part, Emma LaBour made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). LaBour has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. LaBour was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with four runs, five RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Alexis Kopetchny and Catelin Couillard did most of the damage at the plate: Kopetchny scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Couillard scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Danielle Cartwright, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Geneva's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Midlakes, they pushed their record up to 15-3 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Geneva will take on North Rose-Wolcott at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Midlakes, they will head out on the road to square off against Geneva at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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