Softball Recap: Mt. Morris Panthers vs. Hill-McCloy Rams
Mt. Morris was not able to break out of their rough patch in Monday's second game as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Hill-McCloy Rams, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mt. Morris of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture in Monday's first game.
For Hill-McCloy's part, Lainey Cannon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Cannon was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Natalie Kammerzell was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Aubree Emmendorfer was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Mt. Morris' defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Hill-McCloy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Morris will take on Flushing at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hill-McCloy, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Goodrich at 4:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game.
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