Softball Recap: Custer County Comes Up Short

Custer County extended their losing streak to seven on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 3-11 in the process. They fell 12-7 to the Glasgow/Hinsdale/Nashua Scotties. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Scotties this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 31-14 back in April.

Reygen Jensen was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Heidi Richard, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run.

As for Glasgow/Hinsdale/Nashua, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.9 runs over those games.

On Glasgow/Hinsdale/Nashua's side, Brynn Donaldson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off four hits. That's the most strikeouts Donaldson has posted since back in April. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.

In other batting news, Glasgow/Hinsdale/Nashua let Riley Clampitt and Tessa Miller run wild. Clampitt got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI, while Miller got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. Miller has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Halle Hunter was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.

Custer County has already played their next contest (against Glasgow), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Glasgow/Hinsdale/Nashua, they will face off against Sidney at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.