Softball Recap: Galax Maroon Tide vs. Auburn Eagles
Galax lost against Auburn back in March of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Galax Maroon Tide suffered a rough 19-4 loss at the hands of the Auburn Eagles.
For Auburn's part, McKenzie Booth made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Booth has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk every time she's pitched this season. Booth was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Johnnie Gaynor was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Ariel Mullins was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Galax's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Auburn, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Galax will be playing in front of their home fans against Carroll County at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Carroll County will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Galax surely won't give up without a fight. As for Auburn, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Abingdon at 6:00 p.m. Auburn is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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