Softball Recap: Continental Wins Going Away Against Pandora-Gilboa

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Previous 6 Games

04/01/25 - Home	16-0 W
05/01/24 - Away	15-0 W
04/04/23 - Home	20-0 W
05/17/18 - Away	20-0 W
05/12/16 - Away	20-9 W
05/19/15 - Home	15-1 W

Continental was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Pandora-Gilboa on Tuesday. The Pirates blew past the Rockets 16-0. The victory continues a trend for the Pirates in their matchups with the Rockets: they've now won six in a row.

Gracie Homier made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2.

In other batting news, Kenzie Searfoss and Cassie Pier did most of the damage at the plate: Searfoss went 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Pier went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Maeci Dockery, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

Continental always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pandora-Gilboa only posted an OBP of .062.

Continental now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Pandora-Gilboa, their loss was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Continental will host Antwerp at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Archers have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Pandora-Gilboa, they will be playing at home against McComb at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. This will be the Rockets' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.