Softball Game Recap: Magnet Cove Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 4, 2024, 11:50pm

Softball Recap: Magnet Cove Panthers vs. Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs

It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Magnet Cove can now relate to. They fell just short of the Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs by a score of 7-5 on Saturday. Magnet Cove's loss signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.

For Central Arkansas Christian's part, Kayla Myers made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching eight innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Myers has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Myers was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and two doubles.

In other batting news, Mabry Broderick was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ella Blakely, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

Magnet Cove's defeat dropped their record down to 21-6. As for Central Arkansas Christian, they now have a winning record of 8-7.

As of now, neither Magnet Cove nor Central Arkansas Christian have any future games scheduled.

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