Softball Game Recap: Charles O. Dickerson Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 4, 2024, 7:42am

Softball Recap: Charles O. Dickerson Blue Raiders vs. Lansing Bobcats

Charles O. Dickerson is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 19-6 to the Lansing Bobcats on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Charles O. Dickerson of the 17-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.

For Lansing's part, Piper Mason made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over 4.2 innings pitched. Mason has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Mason was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.

In other batting news, Marissa Nolan was a standout: she scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last nine games she's played. Another player making a difference was Isabelle Gustafson, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.

Charles O. Dickerson's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Lansing, their victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-3.

Charles O. Dickerson will head out on the road to face off against Marathon at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Lansing, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Spencer-Van Etten at 4:30 p.m.

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