Softball Recap: Sault Area Takes a Loss

Sault Area extended their losing streak to six on Friday, dropping their season record down to 1-10 in the process. They lost 22-8 to the Marquette Sentinels. Unfortunately, that's the fourth time they've come up short against the Sentinels this season, with their most recent defeat being a 11-7 loss on Friday.

As for Marquette, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-7. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matches by seven runs or more this season.

For Marquette's part, Cece Fuller made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off four hits. Fuller was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Charlye Swajanen was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Eva Dewitt, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one double.

Sault Area has already played their next contest (against Westwood), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Marquette, they will challenge Plymouth Christian Academy at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Sentinels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.