Softball Recap: Coldwater Cavaliers vs. Fort Recovery Indians
Coldwater proved they can win big on Saturday (they won by eight) but on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over the Fort Recovery Indians. That's more bragging rights for Coldwater, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Madison Wendel was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Wendel has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 20 consecutive pitching appearances. Wendel was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off three home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Claire Steinke, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and a double while going 4-for-4. Rachel Schroyer was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Fort Recovery's side, Emma Will made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Grisez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Coldwater's win bumped their record up to 13-10. As for Fort Recovery, their loss dropped their record down to 9-12.
Coldwater will head out on the road to challenge Tri-Village at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Tri-Village will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something Coldwater surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fort Recovery, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Franklin Monroe at 5:00 p.m. Franklin Monroe is coming into the contest with six straight wins on the road, so Fort Recovery will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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