Softball Recap: Rensselaer Central has no trouble against Prairie Heights

By Team Reports May 16, 2024, 8:17pm

Softball Recap: Rensselaer Central Bombers vs. Prairie Heights Panthers

In what's become a running theme this season, Rensselaer Central gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Prairie Heights Panthers with a sharp 8-1 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Rensselaer Central.

Kali Northcutt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Rensselaer Central got a massive performance out of Kylie Spencer, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brooke Koebcke, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.

On Prairie Heights' side, Sarah Park was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.

Rensselaer Central's win bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Prairie Heights, their loss dropped their record down to 10-9.

Rensselaer Central will head out on the road to take on North White at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Prairie Heights, they will face off against Churubusco at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Churubusco is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.

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