Softball Game Recap: Blake Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 16, 2024, 7:48am

Softball Recap: Blake Bears vs. Roosevelt Teddies

Blake is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 14-3 to the Roosevelt Teddies on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Blake of the 18-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.

For Roosevelt's part, Vienna Bell made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Bell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Wise, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Greta Prem was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.

Blake's loss dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Roosevelt, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-6.

Blake is on the road again on Thursday to play Mounds Park Academy at 4:00 p.m. As for Roosevelt, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Humboldt/Open World Learning at 4:00 p.m. Roosevelt is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13.2 runs per game this season.

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