Softball Recap: Connally Cadets vs. China Spring Cougars
Connally was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. Their rough 19-5 defeat to the China Spring Cougars might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Connally of the 7-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For China Spring's part, Keri Green tossed a big game, pitching seven innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits (she also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, China Spring let Nicole Prestidge and Abbigail Chacon loose on the outfield. Prestidge went 5-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Chacon went 4-for-5 with four runs, three doubles, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Garcia, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Connally's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14. As for China Spring, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-15.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Connally will challenge Salado at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Salado will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Connally surely won't give up without a fight. As for China Spring, they will head out on the road to face off against Gatesville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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