Softball Recap: Somonauk has no trouble against Earlville

By Team Reports Apr 13, 2024, 6:10am

Softball Recap: Somonauk Bobcats vs. Earlville Red Raiders

Somonauk won the last time they faced Earlville, and things went their way on Friday too. The Somonauk Bobcats were the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over the Earlville Red Raiders. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Somonauk.

Izabelle Podnar was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Podnar was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Somonauk got a big performance out of Kayla Anderson, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with four RBI and a run. Another player making a difference was Brooke Bahrey, who scored three runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.

Somonauk's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8. As for Earlville, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Somonauk will square off against Newark at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Newark's pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so Somonauk's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Earlville, they will head out on the road to challenge Serena at 4:30 p.m. in Monday's first game. Serena will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Earlville surely won't give up without a fight.

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