Softball Game Recap: Ardmore Tigers vs. Austin Black Bears

By Team Reports Apr 16, 2024, 8:41pm

Softball Recap: Ardmore Tigers vs. Austin Black Bears

Ardmore lost against Austin back in April of 2021, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Ardmore Tigers fell just short of the Austin Black Bears by a score of 5-4. That's two games in a row now that Ardmore has lost by just one run.

Ashlyn Mullins made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.

On Austin's side, Abby Lindsey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Lindsey was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Arden Breedlove, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.

Ardmore has not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season. As for Austin, their record is now 29-12-1.

Ardmore didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 7-2 win vs. Lawrence County on the 16th. Austin has also already played their next game, a 15-0 victory against James Clemens on the 16th.

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