Softball Recap: Ray Makes It Seven in a Row on the Road

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ray). They put the hurt on the Glenburn Panther with a sharp 22-8 win on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Ray Jays in their matchups with the Panther: they've now won five in a row.

Brinlee Cancade made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Olson, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Edwards, who went 2-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.

Ray's win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average this season. As for Glenburn, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ray will face off against Rugby at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Glenburn, they will challenge Velva/Drake/Anamoose at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.