Softball Recap: George Jenkins Eagles vs. Lake Gibson Braves
George Jenkins can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Lake Gibson Braves a 15-0 shutout. While fans of George Jenkins might be used to big wins, the 15-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Mackenzie Mathers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Mathers was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
In other pitching news, Olivia Friel looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, George Jenkins let Olivia Newman and Riley Pate loose on the outfield. Newman got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Pate went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Chelsea Odro was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
The victory was the third in a row for George Jenkins, bringing their record for this year to 15-3. As for Lake Gibson, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
George Jenkins will stay at home for another game and welcome Land O' Lakes at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Land O' Lakes is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Lake Gibson, they will be playing at home against Winter Haven at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lake Gibson has given up an average of 9.1 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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