Boyd softball splits with Grundy
Boyd Christian’s softball team fell just short in its matchup Friday at Grundy County, but bounced back Saturday to avenge its narrow defeat.
The Lady Broncos fell 13-12 Friday, in a game that was called in the sixth inning due to darkness. Holly Ferrell drove in four runs and had a triple in that game, while Tenara Jones was 2-for-4 and Abbye Barnes went 1-for-2, scoring three runs. Kati Sutton scored three runs and drove in one on a 1-for-3 day, and Grace Barnes finished 1-for-2.
Grundy County finished with nine hits against Dara Webb, who pitched the first five innings for Boyd, and Amber Hodge, who worked the sixth.
On their home field Saturday, the Lady Broncos continued to swing hot bats, winning 11-2 behind a strong pitching effort from Barnes, who helped her own cause by scoring three runs and driving in another.
“I feel like we’re hitting the ball much better than we had been,” said Boyd coach Heather Campbell. “I was minus two starters church trip, but I was pretty pleased with our performance, especially Saturday.”
Sutton scored two runs in the Lady Broncos’ win, while Hodge went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and a double. Ferrell had another strong outing, finishing 2-for-3 with three RBIs, a double and a triple, and Webb drove in two runs while going 2-for-3. Jones finished 1-for-4 to round out the Lady Broncos’ hit parade.
Boyd’s bats cooled down somewhat on Monday, as the Lady Broncos suffered a 13-3 district loss at Watertown.
Hodge and Ferrell each finished 1-for-2 with a double and scored runs for Boyd, while Webb was 1-for-1 with two RBIs. Jones scored the Lady Broncos’ only other run on the day.
Boyd takes on Monterey in a make-up game today at home, and plays host to Webb School Thursday and Sale Creek on Friday. All three home contests are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.