Softball Recap: Dorman Cavaliers vs. Spartanburg Vikings
Dorman scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past the Spartanburg Vikings 12-5. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Dorman with their most commanding win of the season.
Hayden Bright made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Bright has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bright was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three RBI.
In other pitching news, Logan Smith looked comfortable as she tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Maddie Bishop was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Kayleigh Rapalee was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
On Spartanburg's side, Madison House made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Olivia Lister, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Dorman and bumps their season record up to 6-9. As for Spartanburg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9-1 record this season.
Dorman didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 5-1 win vs. Boiling Springs on the 16th. Spartanburg has also already played their next contest, a 10-0 loss against James F. Byrnes on the 16th.
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