Deer Isle—The girls softball team christened their reconditioned softball field with a come from behind win to beat Schenck 9-7 on May 1. We trailed 5-1 after three innings on a few walks and hits by Schenck. Pitcher Taylor Hardy settled down and we tightened up our defense. We scored three runs in the fourth and two in the fifth to go ahead, using bunts and aggressive base running.
Schenck got a two-run home run in the sixth, but we came right back at them with three runs to take the lead for good. We played solid defense to get Schenck out in the seventh for the win. Taylor Hardy gave up five hits with two strikeouts. Taylor Hardy also had two hits and two RBIs, Brienna Limeburner had a single and a double with two RBIs, Abby Stinson had a triple and a single with an RBI, Kaylee Morey had two hits with an RBI, and Grace Morey had two singles with an RBI.
Rylee Eaton looks for an opportunity to steal home during a May 6 win against George Stevens Academy. Photo by Anne Berleant
The girls overwhelmed Machias in a doubleheader, 28-2 and 28-0 on May 3. Taylor Hardy pitched four innings in the first game giving up two hits and seven strikeouts. We hit the ball very well in both games. In the first game, Kaylee Morey had four hits with five RBIs, Brienna Limeburner had a triple, double, and a single with five RBIs, Kaley Eaton had two hits and scored five runs, and Leighia Gray had two hits scoring two runs.
In the second game, Brittany Gray pitched five innings with six strikeouts, giving up two hits. Brittany Gray had two doubles and two singles for three RBIs, Brienna Limeburner had three hits with three RBIs, Abby Stinson had two doubles and a single, Leighia Gray had three hits scoring three runs, and Makayla Lebel had three hits, scoring four runs.
The girls continued to pound out the hits, beating George Stevens 34-14 on May 6. Taylor Hardy pitched five innings with 10 strikeouts and two hits with Katie Hutchinson pitching one inning with three strikeouts and one hit. Abby Stinson had five hits, Brienna Limeburner had a triple, two doubles, and a single with four RBIs, Kristin Thompson had three hits with five RBIs, Kaylee Morey had three hits with four RBIs, and Makayla Lebel had a home run.
The girls are 4-1 and playing very well. We are driving the ball hard and getting many hits. Unfortunately, with our schedule this year, we are playing top teams or bottom teams. The top teams test us so we will play well under pressure. The bottom teams do allow us to give experience to younger players, but we can’t play as hard as we should and can pick up bad habits. Next Monday we have a rematch with PVHS, the top team in Class D, and this will show where we are mid-season. Come out to see a great game.