Softball Recap: Mattoon Greenwave vs. Centralia Orphans
Mattoon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 8-1 to the Centralia Orphans. That's two games in a row now that Mattoon has lost by exactly seven runs.
Hanna Griffin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered eight runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Camryn Lee made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run.
On Centralia's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Madison Francois gave up only one earned run on three hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Kaylee Bowdler was incredible, going 2-for-4 with five RBI and a double. Pyper Chapman was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Mattoon's defeat dropped their record down to 9-18. As for Centralia, the victory got them back to even at 13-13.
While Mattoon had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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