Softball Recap: Lejeune snaps four-game streak of losses at home

By Team Reports May 3, 2024, 8:07am

Softball Recap: Lejeune Devil Pups vs. Southside Seahawks

Lejeune entered their tilt with Southside with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Southside Seahawks by a score of 7-4 on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for Lejeune, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Isabella Remi Thompson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Abigail Gonzalez, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Molly McSorley was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.

On Southside's side, Jacqueline Gutierrez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lily McLean, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Lejeune's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-12. As for Southside, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-11.

As of now, neither Lejeune nor Southside have any future games scheduled.

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