Softball Game Recap: Johansen Vikings vs. Grace Davis Spartans

By Team Reports Apr 10, 2024, 11:17pm

Softball Recap: Johansen Vikings vs. Grace Davis Spartans

Sadly, Johansen is still looking for their first win of the season after nine games. Their tough 14-4 defeat to the Grace Davis Spartans on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. Johansen was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Grace Davis apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.

Bethany Albarran made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.

Even though they lost, Johansen hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.

On Grace Davis' side, Kaliyanei Saykao and Cinthia Salinas did most of the damage at the plate: Saykao scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Salinas scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Nia Luis was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.

Johansen's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Grace Davis, their victory bumped their record up to 2-9.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Johansen will take on Beyer at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Grace Davis, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Ceres at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ceres is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.

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