Softball Preview: Gurdon Go-Devils vs. Fordyce Redbugs
Gurdon has enjoyed the comforts of home their last seven games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Fordyce Redbugs at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Gurdon pushed their score all the way to 12 on Wednesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of Dierks by a score of 13-12. Gurdon has not had much luck with Dierks recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Sadie Griffin put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Griffin has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk every time she's pitched this season. Griffin was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Mollie Cox made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Goldee McGalliard was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and an RBI.
Meanwhile, sadly, Fordyce is still looking for their first win of the season after six contests. Their rough 9-0 loss to Woodlawn two weeks ago might stick with them for a while.
Gurdon's record now sits at 3-5. As for Fordyce, their record now sits at 0-6.
Gurdon suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Fordyce in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Gurdon avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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