Softball Recap: Gorton starts season with defeat at home

By Team Reports Apr 9, 2024, 4:00pm

Softball Recap: Gorton Wolves vs. Rye Garnets

Gorton couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell victim to a tough 15-2 defeat at the hands of the Rye Garnets on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gorton of the 23-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.

Gorton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Miayah Escobar, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.

Rye made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-2.

Gorton will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Varsity Opponent at 4:15 p.m. Varsity Opponent is coming into the matchup with 17 straight wins on the road, so Gorton will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Rye, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Walter Panas at 4:30 p.m.

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