Softball Game Recap: Bexley Lions vs. Northridge Vikings

By Team Reports Apr 11, 2024, 8:21am

Softball Recap: Bexley Lions vs. Northridge Vikings

Bexley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a rough 22-5 loss at the hands of the Northridge Vikings.

Bexley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyra Duffee, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.

On Northridge's side, Gracie Smith made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Smith was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5.

In other batting news, Northridge got a massive performance out of Kaitlyn Angus, who scored four runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Josie VanFossen, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

Bexley's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Northridge, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 2-5.

Bexley will stay at home for another game and welcome Bishop Ready at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Bishop Ready is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Northridge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Licking Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Licking Valley is coming into the matchup with three straight losses on the road, meaning Northridge will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.

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