Softball Recap: Broughton Capitals vs. Enloe Eagles
Broughton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Enloe Eagles by a score of 8-7. That's two games in a row now that Broughton has lost by just one run.
Lucy Bertram was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Troxell, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Enloe's side, Avery Modlin was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Modlin has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances. Modlin was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Modlin wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ella Thompson, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Thompson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ruth Rick was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
Broughton's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Enloe, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-6.
Broughton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Enloe also has no future games currently scheduled.
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