Softball Comes Up Short in Season Opener
The Palm Beach Atlantic softball team opened its season with a doubleheader against Keiser, suffering two losses—4-1 in the first game and 5-2 in the second. Despite taking an early lead in game one, PBA couldn't hold on as Keiser staged a late comeback. In game two, the Sailfish attempted to rally but couldn't overcome a three-run deficit in the third inning. The team is now set to travel to Tennessee for the Chattanooga Invitational next week.
By the Numbers- PBA recorded a total of 12 hits across both games.
- Keiser scored 9 runs in total, with 4 of them being unearned in the first game.
- Kaitlyn Campbell stole 5 bases over the two games.
- PBA is currently 0-2 to start the season under new head coach Kasey Cox.
- The team made multiple errors that contributed to their losses, including critical throwing errors in game one.
- Rylee Little, the starting pitcher, struck out 8 batters over the course of game one.
The Sailfish will compete at the Chattanooga Invitational next week, facing Illinois Springfield and Shorter on Friday afternoon. This tournament offers them a chance to bounce back and improve on their performance.
Bottom LinePBA's season opener showcased both potential and areas for improvement. The Sailfish need to address their defensive errors and capitalize on scoring opportunities to turn their season around.
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