Softball Recap: Rosamond falls despite strong effort from Alexis Rico

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 9:58am

Softball Recap: Rosamond Roadrunners vs. Bishop Union Broncos

Rosamond was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 17-2 to the Bishop Union Broncos. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Rosamond couldn't push the score so high this time.

Alexis Rico made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2.

On Bishop Union's side, Baileigh Momberg made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Momberg has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Momberg was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.

In other batting news, Ginger Lowden was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Cambria Lanphear was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.

Rosamond's defeat dropped their record down to 4-19. As for Bishop Union, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rosamond will take on Boron at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Rosamond is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Bishop Union, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Desert at 3:15 p.m.

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