Softball Recap: Forks Spartans vs. Auburn Riverside Ravens
Forks fell victim to Auburn Riverside and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 17-0 walloping at the hands of the Auburn Riverside Ravens. The matchup marked that first time this year in which Forks was not able to get on the board.
For Auburn Riverside's part, Lexi Vircks and Danica Butler were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Vircks tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Butler pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Vircks went 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base, while Butler fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Auburn Riverside got a massive performance out of Kaylee Walker, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-3. Seneca Aarstad was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
Forks now has a losing record at 2-3-1. As for Auburn Riverside, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season.
Forks will be playing in front of their home fans against Coupeville at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Auburn Riverside, they will head out on the road to face off against Las Lomas at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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