Softball Recap: Holcomb Longhorns vs. Lakin Broncs
Holcomb put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Lakin Broncs a 15-0 shutout. Considering Holcomb has won 12 games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Korryn Johnson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Johnson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Johnson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Cornelsen, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Ashland Wilson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Holcomb pushed their record up to 20-0 with that win, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Lakin, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Holcomb will take on Colby at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Holcomb will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Lakin, they will be playing at home against Syracuse on Monday. Lakin is facing Syracuse at the right time seeing as Syracuse is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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