Softball Recap: Carroll Chargers vs. Huntington North Vikings
Carroll put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Huntington North Vikings by a score of 6-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Carroll also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Taylor Danley made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Danley has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Danley was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other pitching news, Emilia Garcia looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Lauren Kirkpatrick was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Alex Hemsoth, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
On Huntington North's side, Ava Poulson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Corinne Martz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double.
Carroll pushed their record up to 7-0 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Huntington North, their loss ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-1.
Carroll will head out on the road to take on Bellmont at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Carroll is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season. As for Huntington North, they will be playing in front of their home fans against East Noble at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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