The Madrid softball team faced a challenging stretch over the weekend, dropping three games.
West Central Valley 4, Madrid 0
On Friday, June 20, Madrid fell, 4-0, to West Central Valley in a West Central Conference matchup at home.
Despite the loss, Kiera Alt had two base hits, while Samantha Springer and Mayzie Surratt each added a hit.
Surratt also struck out seven in a complete game effort.
Hudson 5, Madrid 4
The Tigers traveled north to Mason City for the Newman Softball Classic Tournament, Saturday, June 21, where they opened with a narrow 5-4 loss to Hudson in Game 1.
Alt led the offense again with three hits and two runs scored.
Ashlyn Burkhart drove in two runs with a one hit.
Surratt added two hits, a run, and an RBI, while also pitching another complete game with seven strikeouts.
Springer, Tilly Sweet, and Hadley Mickle each contributed hits, with Mickle also scoring a run.
No. 8 Newman Catholic 8, Madrid 0
In Game 2 of the tournament, Madrid fell, 8-0, to No. 8-ranked Mason City Newman Catholic.
Surratt collected two of Madrid’s three hits, with Burkhart adding the third.
Surratt struck out two in the loss.
Now sitting at 6-15 overall and 2-10 in the West Central Conference, Madrid looks to bounce back tonight as they host Ogden (10-11 overall, 6-8 conference) in a conference matchup.
First pitch is scheduled for this evening in Madrid, weather permitting.
Fans can catch the action live on FM 101.5, AM 1590, or stream it at kwbglive.com, with sports director Ryan Wendt on the call.
Jill Lutz reporting
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