Softball Recap: Climax-Scotts' Loss Ends Four-Game Winning Streak on the Road

Climax-Scotts dropped their record down to 3-2 on Thursday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They came up short against the Burr Oak Bobcats, falling 10-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.

As for Burr Oak, the win got them back to even at 2-2. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.

For Burr Oak's part, Brooklynn Root made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 15 over six innings pitched. Root has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than 11 strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.

In other batting news, Burr Oak let Braylyn Hernandez and Elaine Holtom run wild. Hernandez got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base, while Holtom went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Hernandez is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season.

Coming up, Climax-Scotts will venture away from home to challenge Concord at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Burr Oak, they will host Colon at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.