Softball Recap: Brocton Comes Up Short

Brocton had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 0-7 to make it 11. They came up short against the Silver Creek Black Knights, falling 18-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Black Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-3 two weeks ago.

Brocton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zoe Spiller, who went 1-for-2 with one double.

As for Silver Creek, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games.

On Silver Creek's side, Maddie Blair was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Blair has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Molly Becker looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in strikeouts (three).

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Kyla Ziegler, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Priya Sakpal was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brocton will welcome Gowanda at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Silver Creek, they will challenge Forestville Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hornets will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Black Knights surely won't give up without a fight.