Softball Recap: Moses Brown Quakers vs. Prout Crusaders
Moses Brown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 4-1 to the Prout Crusaders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Moses Brown of the 5-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Anna Costello spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Moses Brown saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abby DeWolf, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
Even though they lost, Moses Brown didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Prout's side, Lucy Kaiser was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Kaiser was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Moses Brown's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Prout, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Moses Brown will head out on the road to challenge St. Mary Academy-Bay View at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Moses Brown is facing St. Mary Academy-Bay View at the right time seeing as St. Mary Academy-Bay View is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Prout, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Exeter-West Greenwich at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Exeter-West Greenwich is coming into the contest with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Prout will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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