Softball Recap: Mountain Brook Takes a Loss

Mountain Brook was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 9-2 to the Pelham Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-3 back in March.

Reagan Rape and Morgan Minich did some serious damage despite the final result: Rape scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Minich went 1-for-4 with one home run.

Mountain Brook's defeat dropped their record down to 10-21. As for Pelham, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-13.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mountain Brook will take on Hoover at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pelham, they will challenge Chelsea at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.