Softball Recap: Sydney Quicquaro can't quite lead Platt over South Windsor

By Team Reports May 4, 2024, 4:26pm

Softball Recap: Platt Panthers vs. South Windsor Bobcats

On Friday, it was a hard-fought match, but the Platt Panthers had to settle for a 4-3 loss against the South Windsor Bobcats.

Amelia Gostskowski spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Platt saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Quicquaro, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

On South Windsor's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Gabrielle Ryan gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks.

At the plate, Taylor Nisyrios was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Platt's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for South Windsor, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-6 record this season.

Platt will head out on the road to face off against Conard at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Platt has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for South Windsor, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against East Hartford at 3:45 p.m. East Hartford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.

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