Softball Recap: Ryle Raiders vs. Walton-Verona Bearcats
Ryle got themselves on the board against Walton-Verona on Friday, but Walton-Verona never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Walton-Verona Bearcats with a sharp 10-0 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Ryle considering their one-run performance the game before.
Madison Goddard made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Goddard has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Goddard was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kiley Patterson, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Mak Irvin was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
The victory was the third in a row for Ryle, bringing their record for this year to 13-13. As for Walton-Verona, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-10.
As of now, neither Ryle nor Walton-Verona have any future games scheduled.
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