Softball Game Recap: Charles O. Dickerson Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 9:19am

Softball Recap: Charles O. Dickerson Blue Raiders vs. Lansing Bobcats

Charles O. Dickerson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 19-7 to the Lansing Bobcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Charles O. Dickerson of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.

For Lansing's part, Piper Mason made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Mason has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Mason was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Lansing got a massive performance out of Isabelle Gustafson, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Gustafson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last eight games she's played. Kam Eastman was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Charles O. Dickerson's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Lansing, they pushed their record up to 7-3 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Charles O. Dickerson by a score of 17-5.

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