Softball Recap: Johnson's loss ends three-game winning streak on the road

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 6:25pm

Softball Recap: Johnson Warriors vs. Cordova Lancers

After a string of five wins, Johnson's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They lost 18-8 to the Cordova Lancers. The defeat continues a trend for Johnson in their matchups with Cordova: they've now lost nine in a row.

Sadie Kirkland made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Valicianna Collins-Hogan was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 1-for-3.

On Cordova's side, they got a massive performance out of Briel Brookins, who went 5-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Becca Lee, who went 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.

Johnson's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-6. As for Cordova, they pushed their record up to 11-4 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Johnson will challenge Natomas at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Johnson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.2 runs per game this season. As for Cordova, they will head out on the road to take on Vista del Lago at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.

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