Softball Recap: Haverling Rams vs. Elmira Express
Haverling entered their tilt with Elmira with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They came out on top against the Elmira Express by a score of 7-4 on Thursday.
Kaili Witherell made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off nine hits. Witherell has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Witherell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caydence Spears, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Makayla Smith, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Elmira's side, Lily Cornacchio made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Haverling's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. As for Elmira, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-8-1.
Haverling will head out on the road to challenge Hornell at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Haverling is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Elmira, they will be playing at home against Maine-Endwell at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Maine-Endwell will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Elmira surely won't give up without a fight.
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