Softball Recap: Notus Pirates vs. Greenleaf Friends Academy Grizzlies
Notus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Greenleaf Friends Academy Grizzlies by a score of 17-15. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for zero runs.
Paige Emly and Juana ?Janie? Arredondo did some serious damage despite the final result: Emly scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Arredondo scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Emly is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Victoria Zamora, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
On Greenleaf Friends Academy's side, Ashlynn Swank made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Swank was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lidia Ovalle, who went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, two triples, and four RBI. Connie Knight was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Notus' defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Greenleaf Friends Academy, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Notus will head out on the road to square off against Garden Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Greenleaf Friends Academy, they will be playing at home against Adrian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Greenleaf Friends Academy is facing Adrian at the right time seeing as Adrian is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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