Softball Recap: Patapsco Patriots vs. Dundalk Owls
Patapsco was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 19-2 defeat at the hands of the Dundalk Owls. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Patapsco of the 12-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
For Dundalk's part, Oaklyn Johnson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over 4.2 innings pitched. Johnson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two triples and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kenisha Gelpi was a standout: she scored three runs and stole six bases while going 2-for-3. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Justice Smith was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Patapsco's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Dundalk, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Patapsco by a score of 12-1 later that day.
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