Softball Game Recap: Barry Western Wildcats vs. Camp Point Central Panthers

By Team Reports Apr 19, 2024, 1:23pm

Softball Recap: Barry Western Wildcats vs. Camp Point Central Panthers

Barry Western was the 16-2 winner over Camp Point Central when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Barry Western Wildcats' rough 8-1 defeat to the Camp Point Central Panthers on Monday might stick with them for a while. Barry Western has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

For Camp Point Central's part, Emma Stephens made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Stephens has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Stephens was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lauren Miller, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Braizley Allison was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.

Barry Western's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Camp Point Central, the win got them back to even at 7-7.

Barry Western didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 13-1 defeat vs. Quincy Notre Dame on the 17th. Camp Point Central has also already played their next match, a 14-4 loss against Rushville-Industry on the 17th.

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