Softball Recap: Arcola Purple Riders vs. Warrensburg-Latham Cardinals
On Monday, the Arcola Purple Riders fell victim to a tough 19-4 loss at the hands of the Warrensburg-Latham Cardinals.
Arcola saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kacie Sisk, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Ema Simpson, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Arcola hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Arcola's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Warrensburg-Latham, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 11-6.
Arcola will head out on the road to face off against Cerro Gordo/Bement at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cerro Gordo/Bement is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Arcola will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Warrensburg-Latham will take on Central A & M at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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