Softball Recap: Cambridge Bobcats vs. Martins Ferry Purple Riders
Cambridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 9-3 to the Martins Ferry Purple Riders. That's two games in a row now that Cambridge has lost by exactly six runs.
Cambridge saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Kenworthy, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
On Martins Ferry's side, Maddie Lucas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Lucas has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Lucas was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Giana Chirpas was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Abbey Snedeker was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Cambridge's defeat dropped their record down to 11-8-1. As for Martins Ferry, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Buckeye Local the next time they take the field. Martins Ferry will head out to face Buckeye Local at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Cambridge will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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