Softball Game Recap: Ben L. Smith Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Apr 27, 2024, 4:32pm

Softball Recap: Ben L. Smith Golden Eagles vs. Eastern Guilford Wildcats

Ben L. Smith fell victim to Eastern Guilford and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 15-0 to the Eastern Guilford Wildcats. Ben L. Smith's loss continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row.

For Eastern Guilford's part, Kamryn Permar made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Permar has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Permar was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jasmine Mack, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Erin Bell, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

Ben L. Smith's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Eastern Guilford, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 14-6.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Ben L. Smith by a score of 25-1 later that day.

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