Softball Game Recap: Brocton Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 4, 2024, 9:12pm

Softball Recap: Brocton Bulldogs vs. Gowanda Panthers

Brocton is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 18-0 to the Gowanda Panthers on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Brocton of the 12-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.

For Gowanda's part, Gracie Eddy made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Eddy has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. Eddy was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Ella Luther was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Lauren Kelly, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2.

Brocton's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Gowanda, their win bumped their record up to 10-1.

Brocton will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Pine Valley Central at 4:30 p.m. As for Gowanda, they will head out on the road to take on Falconer at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.

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