Softball Recap: Cameron Dragons vs. Lathrop Mules
It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Cameron ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lathrop Mules , sneaking past 6-5. This was payback for the Dragons, who suffered a 7-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Irelynn Williams spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits. Those nine innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Cara Pittsenbarger was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. What's more, she also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in September. Shayla Hullinger was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Cameron kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win made it two in a row for Cameron and bumps their season record up to 8-9. As for Lathrop, they dropped their record down to 10-12 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Cameron's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Trenton at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lathrop, they will face off against Plattsburg at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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