Softball Recap: Deep Run Wildcats vs. Godwin Eagles
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hanover, Deep Run was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Godwin Eagles. That's more bragging rights for Deep Run, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Emily Plank spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jessica Kolkhorst, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Braelyn Baulsir, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
On Godwin's side, Anna Grace (AG) Howe put in work while hitting and pitching. She tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Howe was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Howe wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mackenzie White, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base. White is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
Deep Run's win was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-4. As for Godwin, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Deep Run will take on Godwin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Godwin, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Hermitage at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Godwin's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Hermitage's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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