Softball Recap: Gardner-South Wilmington Panthers vs. Clifton Central Comets
Gardner-South Wilmington couldn't quite beat Clifton Central on Thursday but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-point loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Gardner-South Wilmington Panthers fell just short of the Clifton Central Comets by a score of 3-1. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Gardner-South Wilmington in their matchups with Clifton Central: they've now lost eight in a row.
Gardner-South Wilmington saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Siano, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
On Clifton Central's side, Sydney Jemar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up nine Ks. Jemar has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lia Prairie, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Gardner-South Wilmington's loss dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Clifton Central, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gardner-South Wilmington will take on Grant Park at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Clifton Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Beecher at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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