Softball Recap: Columbia River Comes Up Short

Columbia River dropped their record down to 5-4 on Monday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Mark Morris Monarchs, falling 7-0. The Rapids were red-hot at the plate heading into the contest (they scored no less than ten runs in the three games prior), but the Monarchs' pitchers proved too tough.

As for Mark Morris, they pushed their record up to 13-0 with the victory, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season. The win continues a trend for them in their matchups with Columbia River: they've now won four in a row.

For Mark Morris' part, Makenzie Henthorn made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Henthorn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Paisley Fraidenburg, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Megan Fugleberg was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbia River will welcome Hockinson at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rapids' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 9.9 runs per game this season. As for Mark Morris, they will be playing at home against Woodland at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Monarchs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Beavers have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.