Softball Recap: Modoc Braves vs. Etna Lions
Modoc entered their tilt with Etna with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came out on top against the Etna Lions by a score of 12-9 on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Modoc also won the last time the pair played on Friday.
Caelli DePaul made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. DePaul has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. DePaul was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI.
DePaul wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aubree Knighton, who scored a run while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Mya Sharp, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
On Etna's side, Kory Harris made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Bailey Johnson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Etna was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Modoc didn't hit any.
Modoc is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season. As for Etna, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-6.
Modoc will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Mt. Shasta at 2:00 p.m. Modoc is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season. As for Etna, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Hoopa Valley at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Etna is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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