Softball Recap: Groesbeck Goats vs. Elkhart Elks
Groesbeck was the 14-3 winner over Elkhart when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Groesbeck Goats' tough 9-3 defeat to the Elkhart Elks on Friday might stick with them for a while. Groesbeck has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
BRIANNA LATRAY was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Kamryn Curry made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of ALICEN PLATT, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On Elkhart's side, Rylee Lohmeyer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Londyn Holland, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Hadley Waldon, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Groesbeck's loss dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Elkhart, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-14 record this season.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Fairfield the next time they take the field. Elkhart will head out to face Fairfield at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Groesbeck will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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