Softball Recap: Northern Bedford County Panthers vs. Southern Fulton Indians
Northern Bedford County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss. They lost 11-4 to the Southern Fulton Indians. That's two games in a row now that Northern Bedford County has lost by exactly seven runs.
Ava Helsel made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Lacie Zelanko was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Northern Bedford County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Southern Fulton struck out six times.
On Southern Fulton's side, Emma Smith was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits. Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Kamryn Pittman was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. She hasn't dropped below three RBI for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Abby Smith, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4.
Northern Bedford County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Southern Fulton, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-6.
Northern Bedford County will head out on the road to square off against Tussey Mountain at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Tussey Mountain and Northern Bedford County are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Southern Fulton, they will be playing at home against McConnellsburg at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Southern Fulton's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matches.
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