Softball Game Recap: New Washington Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 11, 2024, 1:12pm

Softball Recap: New Washington Mustangs vs. Rising Sun Shiners

Saturday just wasn't the day for New Washington's offense. They lost 14-0 to the Rising Sun Shiners on Saturday. New Washington's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.

For Rising Sun's part, Tamryn Miller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Miller was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.

In other batting news, Lily Courtney and Nora Powell did most of the damage at the plate: Courtney scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Powell went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Emma Russell was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a triple.

New Washington's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Rising Sun, the victory was the 14th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-1.

New Washington will be playing at home against Providence at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Rising Sun, they will head out on the road to square off against South Ripley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.

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