Softball Game Recap: Samuell Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Apr 27, 2024, 12:28pm

Softball Recap: Samuell Spartans vs. White Longhorns

Samuell and White squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Samuell had to settle for second. They lost 15-0 to the White Longhorns. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, Samuell's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

For White's part, Whitney Foster was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Foster has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Foster was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Mia Oliver was a standout: she scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Kendall Tucker was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.

Samuell's defeat dropped their record down to 11-10. As for White, they pushed their record up to 18-11 with that win, which was their tenth straight at home.

Samuell does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for White, they will take on Reedy on Thursday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.

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