Softball Recap: Seneca Indians vs. Nevada Tigers
Seneca entered their game against Nevada on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Seneca Indians fell just short of the Nevada Tigers by a score of 5-3. The loss continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now lost nine in a row.
Callie Rhoades was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Rhoades was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Madison Collinsworth made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double.
She wasn't the only one working in the home runs department: Seneca lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Seneca's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Nevada, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Seneca will square off against Joplin at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Seneca is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Nevada, they will host Webb City at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Nevada will be looking to keep their 16-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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