Softball Recap: Fike Demons vs. Smithfield-Selma Spartans
Fike scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 26-3 margin over the Smithfield-Selma Spartans. The victory was some much needed relief for Fike as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Katie Sharp made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Sharp was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Addison Barnes was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Selah Escamilla, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Fike's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-12. As for Smithfield-Selma, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Fike didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 15-4 defeat vs. C.B. Aycock on the 23rd. Smithfield-Selma has also already played their next matchup, a 23-2 loss against West Johnston on the 23rd.
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