Softball Recap: Maconaquah Braves vs. Elwood Panthers
After flying high against Peru last Wednesday, Maconaquah came back down to earth. The Maconaquah Braves took a 13-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Elwood Panthers on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Maconaquah of the 10-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Shaela Brazzel was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Sydney Barnes, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
On Elwood's side, Alivia Boston spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on 11 hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Elwood let Averi Savage and Nicole Durm loose on the outfield. Savage scored five runs and stole a base while going 5-for-6, while Durm scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Kenlee Noland was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
Maconaquah has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season. As for Elwood, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-12.
Maconaquah will look to defend their home field on Monday against Northfield at 5:30 p.m. Maconaquah has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Elwood, they will be playing at home against Lapel at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Elwood has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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