Softball Recap: Ayden - Grifton takes loss despite strong performances from Jo Nowell and Raelyn Jones

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 9:22pm

Softball Recap: Ayden - Grifton Chargers vs. Washington Pam Pack

Ayden - Grifton lost against Washington back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Ayden - Grifton Chargers fell 11-6 to the Washington Pam Pack.

Raelyn Jones and Jo Nowell did some serious damage despite the final result: Jones went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, while Nowell went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Cheyenne Forbes, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

On Washington's side, Emma Orr spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. Orr has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Peyton Youmans was excellent, scoring four runs while going 2-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Miller, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.

Ayden - Grifton's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Washington, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 15-3.

While Ayden - Grifton had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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