Softball Game Preview: Idea Hits the Road

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 4:59am

Softball Preview: Idea Timberwolves vs. DC International Dragons

The Idea Timberwolves will head out on the road to square off against the DC International Dragons at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.

Idea's hitters might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against DC International on Thursday. They lost 16-0 to the Dragons. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Idea's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

For DC International's part, Minna Balk was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Balk has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Balk was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.

In other batting news, Maci Miller was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Laine Harter, who scored three runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-2.

Idea's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for DC International, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-3-1.

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