Softball Recap: Blue Ridge Knights vs. Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers
Blue Ridge was the 11-0 winner over Paxton-Buckley-Loda when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Blue Ridge Knights might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 7-6 to the Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Blue Ridge has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ellie Schlieper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Addison Roos was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Cassie Zimmerman was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Blue Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Paxton-Buckley-Loda, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Blue Ridge will take on Delavan at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Paxton-Buckley-Loda, they will be playing at home against Monticello at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Paxton-Buckley-Loda is out to stop a 12-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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