Softball Recap: South Beloit Sobos vs. Alden-Hebron Green Giants
South Beloit scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on the Alden-Hebron Green Giants with a sharp 23-8 win. South Beloit might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matchups by six runs or more this season.
Whitney Schnack was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Schnack has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Schnack was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zorah Martin, who scored five runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Jasmine Fago was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with seven RBI, a run, and a double.
On Alden-Hebron's side, Jessica Webber made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Hannah Reiter, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
South Beloit's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-8. As for Alden-Hebron, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
South Beloit does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Alden-Hebron, they are on the road again on Monday to play Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. Lutheran is coming into the game with six straight losses at home, meaning Alden-Hebron will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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