Softball Recap: Granville Central Panthers vs. Falls Lake Firebirds
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Granville Central's offense. They fell victim to a tough 15-0 defeat at the hands of the Falls Lake Firebirds on Wednesday. Granville Central's loss continues an unfortunate trend for the team, making it six in a row.
For Falls Lake's part, Wynterlee Glenn made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Glenn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Glenn was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Cameron Kendrick was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Cora Cates was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Granville Central's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Falls Lake, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Granville Central will face off against J.F. Webb at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. J.F. Webb is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Falls Lake, they will head out on the road to take on NCSSM: Durham at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Falls Lake is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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