It took us twice through the order before we were able to adjust
to the Mehlville pitcher’s soft tosses. We sort of knew the Panthers were
overmatched (seldom do strong squads bring only 9 players to the field, plus
their reputation preceded them) so we left some weapons unused, as well. It is
often a challenge to maintain the level of your game against a weaker opponent,
but our Statesmen did exactly that.
Meanwhile, Taylor Knapp filled the zone with strikes, Marko called
a strong game behind the plate, and our defense made all the plays, including
at least one missed by an umpire. More important, we were loud and working hard
on every pitch, which has become the standard for Webster JV Softball. Kudos to
the girls on that. The game broke open in the bottom of the fourth as we plated
seven runs on 5 hits including a triple by Alyssa Moran and a double by Emmy
Gary. Nicola Rikand made her pitching debut in perfect fashion as she closed out the win.
Not much more to say except I’m glad we have a day between
Mehlville and Kirkwood on Thursday (we travel to the ‘Wood for the first of a
home and home series between the rivals). We will have short practice tomorrow,
get our swings tuned up and be ready to go (Gordon permitting, of course,
which isn’t given at this point). Thanks to the photogs from both JV Orange and
JV Black, plus Andrew Graning.
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| Alyssa Moran rounds first on her way to a triple over the CF's head. |
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| Taylor Smith has yet to be retired this season, having reached by walk, hit or error in every AB. |
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| Speedster Caitlyn Boyle gets her first JV hit on a bunt. |
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| Venus (Flytrap) Moran gets the second out on a fly ball in the fifth inning. |
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| Nicola Rikand made her 2108 debut in the circle with a 3-up, 3-down fifth inning to close out the game. |
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