By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama softball (1-6) hosted Earlham (4-5) on Thursday, June 5. Panorama dropped both games but fought hard throughout, according to Head Coach Ismael Galvan.
“Always tough to play a double header against a conference opponent. First game was tough, as we made some mistakes and came out a little on the slow end.”
Game one
The game was tied 2-2 at the end of the first inning. Earlham added one run in the second and exploded for five in the third inning. Bridgete White continue her week of hitting with both of Panorama’s RBIs. Runs were scored by Emma Walker and Lexi Galvan. Galvan was the only Panther with two hits, both singles. Galvan pithed the majority of the game, striking out four batters.
Game two
Despite game two resulting in a loss, Galvan was impressed with his Panthers.
“We turned the page and battled hard the second game, taking it to the wire with the tying run on third (base). It took an amazing diving catch to beat us, and hats off to Earlham for making one more play than us tonight. We hit the ball well, as Bridgete White hit her second HR in two nights and got some good production at the plate from Leah Kastner, Arilyan Steenblock, Galvan and Knode. Losses are always a tough pill to swallow, but we played some good softball, and I’m proud of the girls for continuing to grind,” Galvan said.
Panorama’s next game will be part of the WCV Classic at West Central Valley on Saturday, June 7. The Panthers are scheduled to play No. 4 Ankeny Christian (5-0). ACGC will be the other team in attendance.
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