Eaton Junior Varsity Softball's effort to come back from down seven runs in the fourth inning came up just short, as they fell 8-6 to University on Friday. The Reds scored five runs in the failed comeback on a walk by Christina SoRelle, a double by Jaeli Lewis, and a double by Karli Havel.

The Reds fell behind early in the loss. University scored on a double by S Ensinia and a single by A Hikida in the first inning.

University got on the board in the first inning when Ensinia doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

Eaton put up five runs in the fourth inning. The offensive onslaught by Eaton was led by SoRelle, Lewis, and Havel, who each had RBIs in the inning.

University scored four runs in the second inning. The offensive onslaught by University was led by A Rodriguez and Ensinia, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

K Hinz took the win for University. She went three and a third innings, allowing two runs on four hits and striking out five. N Hornung threw two-thirds of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Jaelyn Montoya took the loss for the Reds. She went four innings, allowing eight runs on 12 hits and striking out two.

Eaton JV tallied six hits on the day. Lewis and Havel all had multiple hits for the Reds. Havel and Lewis each managed two hits to lead Eaton Softball - Junior Varsity.

University racked up 12 hits on the day. Rodriguez, Hikida, Ensinia, Hinz, and K Jones each managed multiple hits for University. Rod led University with three hits in three at bats. University was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Ensinia made the most plays with eight.

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