I/G softball team falls to Wildcats, Beavers

The Independence/Gilmanton softball team’s losing streak reached six last week as it dropped a pair of close games.

The Indees fell behind early against Blair-Taylor and couldn’t get back in the game last week Tuesday (see story elsewhere in Sports). The team took a late lead on Friday against Augusta, but the Beavers rallied for the 4-1 win.

The losses put I/G at 3-6 overall and 1-5 in Dairyland Conference play. The team was set to host Eleva-Strum on Tuesday of this week before playing at Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran on Thursday. This coming Tuesday, they’re scheduled to play at Alma Center Lincoln. 

Augusta 4 I/G 1

A leadoff walk and a single gave the Indees the lead, but they couldn’t hold it.

Adison Pronschinske walked to start the sixth inning. She stole second and scored on a line drive hit by Emma Cowen to give I/G a 1-0 lead. 

The Beavers responded in the bottom half of the inning after a leadoff walk was followed by two straight singles to tie the game. Augusta took the lead on a fielder’s choice then two more runs scored on another single. 

Leah Sylla took the loss, pitching a complete game with six strikeouts while allowing six hits and three walks. I/G only got two hits.