Softball Recap: Wagner falls despite strong effort from Braxton Nedved

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 7:18pm

Softball Recap: Wagner Red Raiders vs. Bon Homme Cavaliers

Wagner was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat. They lost 19-2 to the Bon Homme Cavaliers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wagner of the 18-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.

Braxton Nedved was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-1 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Libby Kotab, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.

On Bon Homme's side, Olivia Bures was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Bures is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Taycee Ranek was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base.

Wagner's defeat dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Bon Homme, the victory was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-3.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wagner will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Avon at 5:00 p.m. Avon is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Wagner will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Bon Homme, they will head out on the road to square off against Hanson at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.

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