Softball Recap: Sickles' Losing Streak Snapped at Four Games

Gryphons

Margin (Wins)

03/04/25 @ Leto	20
04/01/25 vs Blake	18
03/26/25 @ Tampa Bay Tech	17
03/13/25 vs Armwood	15
02/25/25 vs Jefferson	10

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against West Port, Sickles was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Blake Yellow Jackets an 18-0 shutout. The Gryphons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.

Zoe Mello and Taylor Morrissey were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Mello pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Morrissey pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Mello scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Morrissey scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. What's more, Morrissey posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March.

In other batting news, Sickles got a massive performance out of Kalyssa Austin, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Austin is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Paula Pumarejo, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1.

Sickles hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Sickles moved to 7-13 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Blake, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-7.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sickles will welcome Alonso at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Blake, they will host Leto at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Yellow Jackets are facing the Falcons at the right time seeing as the Falcons are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.