Softball Recap: Enterprise Hornets vs. Red Bluff Spartans
Enterprise was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They lost 11-2 to the Red Bluff Spartans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Enterprise of the 18-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Enterprise saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaylee Ponte, who went 2-for-2 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Carly Graham was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Red Bluff's side, Natalie Newport made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over seven innings pitched. Newport has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Newport was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Talina Bussell was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Natalee Ross, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Enterprise's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Red Bluff, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-8-1 record this season.
Enterprise will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Shasta at 4:00 p.m. Shasta is coming into the contest with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Enterprise will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Red Bluff does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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