Softball Recap: Polo Snaps Eight-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Polo's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top against the Amboy Clippers by a score of 8-5. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 8-7 on Tuesday.

Cheyenna (Chey) Wilkins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.

Wilkins wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Samantha Gray, who went 2-for-4 with one run. Those two hits gave Gray a new career-high. Leah Tobin was another, earning two RBI and one stolen base.

Polo's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-11. As for Amboy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11-1 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Polo will square off against Fulton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Amboy, they will venture away from home to take on Serena at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Huskers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Clippers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.