Softball Recap: Wolcott RVT Wildcats vs. Kaynor Tech Panthers
Wolcott RVT waltzed into their matchup on Monday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They had just enough and edged the Kaynor Tech Panthers out 11-10. This was payback for Wolcott RVT, who suffered a 17-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Emma Archer spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned (and three unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up seven Ks. Those eight innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Shaylyn Gilbar, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lilian Walker, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Wolcott RVT's victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Kaynor Tech, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-4.
Wolcott RVT will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Bassick at 3:45 p.m. Bassick is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Wolcott RVT will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Kaynor Tech, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Prince RVT at 3:45 p.m. The last three games Kaynor Tech has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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