Softball Recap: Minico Spartans vs. Burley Bobcats
Minico was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 11-4 to the Burley Bobcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Minico of the 22-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Zoie Maughan made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Addie Poole, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Burley's side, Halli Vaughn made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Vaughn has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Vaughn was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Kaymbri Beck was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Tylee Ramsey was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
Minico's defeat dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Burley, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Minico by a score of 10-7 later that day.
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