Softball Recap: Herndon Hornets vs. Washington-Liberty Generals
Herndon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They fell just short of the Washington-Liberty Generals by a score of 11-9. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Herndon of the 18-13 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Washington-Liberty's part, Zoe Schroeder spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and seven unearned) runs on 11 hits. Schroeder has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kaitlyn Fado, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Celia Anbinder, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Herndon's loss dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Washington-Liberty, their victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-14.
Herndon does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Washington-Liberty, they will head out on the road to face off against Yorktown at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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