Softball Recap: Zoe Coop can't quite lead Ryle over Pendleton County

By Team Reports May 11, 2024, 12:58pm

Softball Recap: Ryle Raiders vs. Pendleton County Wildcats

Ryle lost against Pendleton County back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Ryle Raiders fell just short of the Pendleton County Wildcats by a score of 3-1. Ryle has not had much luck with Pendleton County recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.

Laci DeLauder spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Ryle saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zoe Coop, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.

Ryle's defeat dropped their record down to 10-13. As for Pendleton County, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-13.

Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Simon Kenton the next time they take the field. Pendleton County will host Simon Kenton at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Ryle will play them later in the day, at 11:00 a.m.

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