Softball Recap: Rock Creek Academy Lions vs. Clarksville Generals
Sadly, Rock Creek Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after four contests. They fell victim to a rough 16-5 defeat at the hands of the Clarksville Generals on Tuesday. One positive for Rock Creek Academy, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
For Clarksville's part, Aaliyah Watts made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Watts has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Watts was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenzie Alexander, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Avery Andres, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Rock Creek Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Clarksville, their victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-7.
Rock Creek Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Southwestern at 5:00 p.m. on May 7th. As for Clarksville, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Salem at 5:30 p.m.
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