Softball Recap: Cheltenham Panthers vs. Upper Dublin Cardinals
Sadly, Cheltenham is still looking for their first win of the season after six matches. They suffered a tough 17-1 defeat at the hands of the Upper Dublin Cardinals on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cheltenham of the 21-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Kendall Nelson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with a home run and a stolen base.
On Upper Dublin's side, Kyla Garrison spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up eight Ks. Garrison also set a new season high mark in walks with no.
At the plate, Lizzie Tambourino was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with four RBI and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kate Brannigan, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Cheltenham's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Upper Dublin, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cheltenham is on the road again on Wednesday to play Quakertown at 3:45 p.m. Quakertown will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Cheltenham surely won't give up without a fight. As for Upper Dublin, they will head out on the road to square off against New Hope-Solebury at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Upper Dublin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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