Softball Game Preview: Rosholt Hornets vs. Port Edwards Blackhawks

By Team Reports Apr 13, 2024, 2:16am

Softball Preview: Rosholt Hornets vs. Port Edwards Blackhawks

After two games on the road, Rosholt is heading back home. They will take on the Port Edwards Blackhawks at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Rosholt is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.

On Friday, Rosholt narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Pittsville 4-3.

Addi Gagas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on two hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings every time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gracie Flees, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Kaylee Filtz was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Port Edwards had to settle for a 9-7 loss against Wild Rose on Monday.

Rosholt's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Port Edwards, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.

Rosholt came up short against Port Edwards in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, falling 8-4. Can Rosholt avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

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