Bolivar-Richburg started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Franklinville. They fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 6-5 on Friday.
Sommer Beckwith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Cassidy Stives was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Teegan Sibble, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Bolivar-Richburg's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Franklinville, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Coincidentally, Bolivar-Richburg and Franklinville will both be playing Fillmore the next time they take the field. The Panthers will head out to face the Eagles at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Wolverines will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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