Softball Game Recap: Forest Bulldogs vs. Bastrop Rams

By Team Reports Apr 19, 2024, 9:07am

Softball Recap: Forest Bulldogs vs. Bastrop Rams

Forest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bastrop Rams. Forest was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Bastrop apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2017.

For Bastrop's part, Taraji Battle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks. Battle has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Kimora Jones was a standout: she scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Aerianna Williams, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.

Forest's loss dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Bastrop, the victory was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-11.

Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Sicily Island the next time they take the field. Forest will host Sicily Island at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, while Bastrop will play them later in the day, at 12:30 p.m.

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