Softball Recap: Gray Stone Day's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Gray Stone Day brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They put the hurt on the North Hills Christian Eagles with a sharp 19-2 win on Thursday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Knights as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.

Lindsey Stirewalt was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Stirewalt was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.

In other batting news, London Gray and Reagan Bradshaw did most of the damage at the plate: Gray went 2-for-3 with three runs and four RBI, while Bradshaw scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those four RBI gave Gray a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Isabella Shulenberger, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.

Gray Stone Day was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Gray Stone Day's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for North Hills Christian, they now have a losing record of 3-4.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gray Stone Day will venture away from home to challenge Union Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Union Academy will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Gray Stone Day surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Hills Christian, they will square off against Salem Baptist Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.