Softball Recap: Calvin Cougars vs. Minden Crimson Tide
If Calvin was feeling good off their 12-0 takedown of Saline last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Calvin Cougars fell just short of the Minden Crimson Tide by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. Calvin was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Minden apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February.
For Minden's part, Kylie Ryan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Ryan has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ryan was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
Ryan wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Leigha Kennon-Gilbert, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Calvin's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 14-12. As for Minden, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-12 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calvin will challenge Caddo Magnet at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Minden, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Zachary at 12:00 p.m.
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