Softball Recap: Llano Yellowjackets vs. Brady Bulldogs
In what's become a running theme this season, Llano gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They beat the Brady Bulldogs by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 12-0. Winning may never get old, but Llano sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Skylar Brown was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Brown has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Brown was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gwyn Burnett, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Savannah Gibson, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Llano pushed their record up to 14-2 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs per game. As for Brady, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-16.
Llano will head out on the road to take on Blanco at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Blanco's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matches. As for Brady, they will head out on the road to challenge Comfort at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Brady is facing Comfort at the right time seeing as Comfort is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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