Softball Recap: Springboro Panthers vs. Centerville Elks
After soaring to 12 runs the game before, Springboro was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They lost 8-1 to the Centerville Elks. Springboro was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Centerville apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Springboro got a good showing from Kinley Johnson, who struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, Springboro saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bri Schul, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
On Centerville's side, Hayley Arnold spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. Arnold has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ardyn Hopf was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Riley Bakan was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Springboro now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Centerville, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 15-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Springboro will challenge Centerville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Centerville will stroll in with a nine game home winning streak (dating back to last season), but they should still watch out: the last time they lost at home was their May 4 matchup with Springboro. As for they, they will head out on the road to take on Lakota East at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Centerville will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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