Softball Recap: Parkston Trojans vs. Alcester-Hudson Cubs
If Parkston was feeling good off their 19-4 takedown of Wagner last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Parkston Trojans lost 11-1 to the Alcester-Hudson Cubs on Monday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Parkston has scored all season.
For Alcester-Hudson's part, Emma Moller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Moller has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Moller was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Paxtyn Moller, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jenna Manning, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Parkston has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Alcester-Hudson, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Parkston will take on Scotland/Menno at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Scotland/Menno's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Parkston's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Alcester-Hudson, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Sioux Falls Christian at 4:00 p.m. Alcester-Hudson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.7 runs per game this season.
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