Softball Recap: Heath Falls to Olentangy Berlin in First Game of Season

Heath unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 7-3 to the Olentangy Berlin Bears on Tuesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.

Kyndall Spicer and Sydney Cottrell stepped up to the plate in a big way. Spicer went 2-for-3 with one home run and one double, while Cottrell got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run. Another player making a difference was Sophia Yanka, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.

The win was the third in a row for Olentangy Berlin, bringing their record up to 4-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Heath is headed away from home for the first time to challenge Zanesville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs are facing the Blue Devils at the right time seeing as the Blue Devils are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Olentangy Berlin, they will head out to face off against Upper Arlington at 5:15 p.m. on Friday.