Softball Recap: Sophie Silvan leads a balanced attack to beat Harriman

By Team Reports May 11, 2024, 4:20pm

Softball Recap: Webb Spartans vs. Harriman Blue Devils

Webb scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They came out on top against the Harriman Blue Devils by a score of 23-18. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Webb considering their two-run performance the matchup before.

Sophie Silvan was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. Libby Dunaway was another key contributor, going 5-for-6 with six stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.

On Harriman's side, Zoey Kring and Addie Mason did some serious damage despite the final result: Kring went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base, while Mason scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaralyn Humphries, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

Even though they lost, Harriman was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .439. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.

Webb's victory bumped their record up to 13-7. As for Harriman, they now have a losing record at 6-7.

Webb will look to defend their home field on Monday against Grace Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. Grace Christian Academy is coming into the match with three straight wins on the road, so Webb will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Harriman, they will face off against Greenback at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Greenback will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Harriman surely won't give up without a fight.

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