Softball Recap: Hermann Bearcats vs. Cuba Wildcats
Hermann hadn't done well against Cuba recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Hermann Bearcats never let the Cuba Wildcats onto the board and left with a 16-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Bearcats, who have now won five contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Kimber Hale was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Hale was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Hermann got a massive performance out of Sheilah Dodorico, who went 3-for-3 with six RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Taylor Carver was another key player, going 3-for-4 with six RBI, a run, and a double.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hermann always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. That's a new trend for them: their average OBP was 0% earlier this season, but in their last five matches they've averaged 53.5%.
Hermann's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-5. As for Cuba, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.
Hermann will welcome South Callaway at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cuba, they will square off against Russellville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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