Softball Recap: Charleston Trojans vs. Taylorville Tornadoes
Charleston can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They skirted past the Taylorville Tornadoes 4-3. That's more bragging rights for Charleston, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Addison Shrader made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Shrader has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Shrader was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple and a run.
In other batting news, Avery Beals was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played. Railyn Cox was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Taylorville's side, PEYTON DeMICHEAL spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Taylorville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was GRACE ROGERS, who went 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Charleston's win bumped their record up to 17-7. As for Taylorville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season.
Charleston will have a chance to go back-to-back against Taylorville: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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