Softball Recap: Akins Eagles vs. Dripping Springs Tigers
Akins was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. Their rough 19-2 defeat to the Dripping Springs Tigers might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Akins of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Dripping Springs' part, Jai-Lynn Flores spent all four innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on two hits.
On the hitting side, Lorelei Gamble was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Elianna Amato, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
Akins' defeat dropped their record down to 1-18. As for Dripping Springs, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 20-11.
Akins will head out on the road to square off against Austin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Akins is facing Austin at the right time seeing as Austin is stuck on an 11-game losing streak. As for Dripping Springs, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Westlake at 7:00 p.m. Dripping Springs is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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