Softball Game Recap: Tom Bean Tomcats vs. Dodd City Hornets

By Team Reports Apr 14, 2024, 9:39pm

Softball Recap: Tom Bean Tomcats vs. Dodd City Hornets

Tom Bean was the 5-2 winner over Dodd City when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Tom Bean Tomcats took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dodd City Hornets on Wednesday. Tom Bean has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

For Dodd City's part, Hannah Burney spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. Burney has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Addison Weeks, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Sierra Garcia was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.

Tom Bean's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Dodd City, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-6-3.

Tom Bean didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 15-5 victory vs. Whitewright on the 12th. Dodd City has also already played their next match, an 11-2 win against Sam Rayburn on the 12th.

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