Softball Recap: Loretto Mustangs vs. Community Vikings/Viqueens
If Loretto was feeling good off their 8-1 takedown of Mt. Pleasant last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Loretto Mustangs took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Community Vikings/Viqueens on Monday. Loretto was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Community apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2022.
For Community's part, Annie Prince tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Prince has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kailani Allen, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Carlie Blanton was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Loretto's loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Community, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 games, which provided a massive bump to their 20-11 record this season.
Loretto does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Community, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Summertown on Wednesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Community comes in on four and Summertown on five.
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