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Indian River softball downs Cape 6-1

Cape junior catcher Kaniah James makes a diving effort for a foul ball in the loss to the Indians. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
April 29, 2019

The Cape softball team could only muster one hit off Indian River pitcher Abby O’Shields, as the Lady Vikings fell 6-1 to the visiting Indians April 26. O’Shields struck out 15 Cape batters.

Junior shortstop Carlin Quinn got the only hit for the Vikings, slamming a double in the fourth inning to knock in Ryleigh Elliott for Cape’s lone score.

“Credit to Abby O’Shields for her 15 strikeouts,” said Cape head coach Shannon Timmons. “We didn’t make the necessary adjustments at the plate to be successful today. We need to regroup and get ready for CR, Sussex Tech and Dover next week. Carlin did have a nice double and our only RBI. Ryleigh scored our only run and was patient at the plate to draw the walk. They continue to be the highlights of our order.”

“Moving forward, I’m hoping that we will beat CR, Tech and Dover,” said Quinn. “They are important games to win to make it into the tournament, and I know the team, coaches and myself want to be there. If we just get our bats rolling like they were during the Central game, we should win these next few games.”

Cape defeated Sussex Central 14-13 April 9, picking up 17 hits.

“These next few games are going to be tough,” said Elliott. “We need to pick up a few wins in order to make it into the tournament. As long as we continue to work hard, support each other and play as a team, things will fall into place.”

The Vikings will face Caesar Rodney Tuesday, April 30, Sussex Tech Wednesday, May 1, and Dover Friday, May 3.

Cape junior catcher Kaniah James makes a diving effort for a foul ball in the loss to the Indians. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Cape junior first baseman Isabella Conte puts the tag on Indian River base runner Morgan Bomhardt.
Cape’s Sydney Doel takes one for the team.
Cape junior catcher Kaniah James makes a grab on a foul ball.
Indian River’s Grace Snyder slides safely into third under the tag attempt by Cape’s Haley Biddinger.
Indian River’s Taylor Lipkins catches a glimpse as Bella Conte squeezes her pop-up.
Cape starting pitcher Savannah Reed delivers to the plate.
Cape junior Carlin Quinn slammed a double, knocking in the Vikings’ only run.
Sophomore pitcher Marissa Frederick delivers to the plate.
Cape junior Kelsey Huling gets the ball in quickly after a hit.
Cape center fielder Rye Elliott squeezes an Indian River fly ball.
Indian River pitcher Abby O’Shields delivers with a 2-for-4 performance at the plate in addition to striking out 15 Vikings batters.
Freshman outfielder Gracie Whisenhunt tracks down a Indians fly ball.
Sydney Doel hits the ball hard from the plate.
Indian River pitcher Abby O’Shields struck out 15 Vikings batters.

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