Softball Game Recap: Plattsburgh Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 4, 2024, 9:13am

Softball Recap: Plattsburgh Hornets vs. Beekmantown Eagles

Plattsburgh was the 16-14 winner over Beekmantown when they last played one another back in April, but their luck changed this time around. The Plattsburgh Hornets lost 15-4 to the Beekmantown Eagles on Friday. Plattsburgh just can't catch a break and has now endured four defeats in a row.

For Beekmantown's part, the team relied heavily on Janna Ruest, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Ruest is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in four or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashley Barnes, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.

Plattsburgh's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Beekmantown, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-7.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Plattsburgh will take on Saranac Lake at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Plattsburgh is facing Saranac Lake at the right time seeing as Saranac Lake is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Beekmantown, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Northern Adirondack, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Beekmantown is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.

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