Softball Recap: Midtown Knights vs. Forest Park Panthers
Midtown's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 17-9 margin over the Forest Park Panthers. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won ten games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Megan Bookspun made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit, only two earned runs while striking out eight over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Maggie Morran was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Myla Marshall was another key player, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Midtown kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Forest Park only hit six.
Midtown's win bumped their record up to 11-2. As for Forest Park, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Midtown is on the road again on Tuesday to play M.L. King at 5:30 p.m. M.L. King is coming into the match with three straight defeats at home, meaning Midtown will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Forest Park, they will venture away from home to square off against Drew at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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