Softball Recap: Taylorville Tornadoes vs. PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central Bluejays
While Taylorville couldn't quite beat PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central on Wednesday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 12-point loss they were dealt last Saturday. The Taylorville Tornadoes fell just short of the PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central Bluejays by a score of 4-2. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Taylorville in their matchups with PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central: they've now lost three in a row.
Taylorville got a good showing from HOPE KIETZMAN, who pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits.
At the plate, Taylorville saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was McKYNLEE SIEMPELKAMP, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central's side, Gabbie Branson made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits. Branson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Branson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Greta Butler, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Taylorville now has a losing record at 2-3. As for PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central, they pushed their record up to 6-1 with that victory, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Taylorville will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Sullivan at 4:30 p.m. As for PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central, they will face off against Rochester at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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