Softball Recap: Beloit Trojans vs. Abilene Cowboys
Beloit couldn't quite beat Abilene on Friday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-run defeat they were dealt on Friday. The Beloit Trojans fell just short of the Abilene Cowboys by a score of 6-4. Beloit has not had much luck with Abilene recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
For Abilene's part, Brooklyn Haaga spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits. Haaga has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Maddie Murray was excellent, going 3-for-3 with two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Walter, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Beloit's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Abilene, they pushed their record up to 12-6 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Beloit will take on Sacred Heart at TBD on Thursday. As for Abilene, they will head out on the road to take on Chapman at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Chapman will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Abilene surely won't give up without a fight.
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