Softball Recap: Montgomery Vikings vs. Analy Tigers
Montgomery was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Analy Tigers by a score of 4-3. Montgomery was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Analy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Sydney Millea spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits and racked up 12 Ks. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Elle Picard made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Montgomery didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Analy only tossed five.
On Analy's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Sophia Pellini gave up three earned runs on nine hits. Pellini has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Bella Jurek was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Malley Dyck was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
Montgomery's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6-1. As for Analy, their victory bumped their record up to 10-5.
Montgomery will head out on the road to square off against Maria Carrillo at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Montgomery has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Analy, they will head out on the road to take on Windsor at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Analy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Windsor's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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