Softball Recap: Comfort Takes a Loss

The Comfort Bobcats/Deer came up short against the Lytle Pirates on Monday, falling 23-8. The Bobcats/Deer have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

McKenzie Pankratz and Kippy Sterling stepped up to the plate in a big way. Pankratz scored a run while going 1-for-1, while Sterling scored a run while going 2-for-3. Anna Munoz was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

Even though they lost, Comfort hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in four consecutive matches.

Comfort's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Lytle, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-6-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Comfort will welcome Non Varsity Opponent at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lytle, they will face off against Crystal City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lytle is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season.