TORRINGTON – The Torrington High School girls’ softball team played its first home game against Laramie in a double-header on Thursday, March 21.
The opening game came down to the wire in a point-for-point battle between Torrington and Laramie through five close innings. Laramie ultimately scored the point it needed to win, 10-9, in the fifth inning.
In the second game, injuries affected Torrington’s pitcher and right field. The situation compounded for Torrington and Laramie prevailed, 17-4.
“Overall, I was proud of the girls,” coach Robin Schainost said. “We hit the ball pretty well, although we got a little too patient and let some pitches go by. Laramie fielded a faster pitcher than we are used to. We will keep playing to learn from our mistakes and improve. I’m happy with where the team is right now.”
Freshman Macauley McIntosh got in “good hits and put great bunts down” for the team, Schainost added.
Both sophomore Skyla Wunder and junior Emilee Moats put in solid games at the bat, Schainost noted.
Sophomore pitcher Kennedy Reinhardt played a strong game before experiencing shoulder problems in the second game, Schainost said. Freshman Jayden Chilson stepped up to relieve Reinhardt in the second game.
Freshman Aftyn Hager performed well at first base during the second game, Schainost added, while fellow freshman Lexi Pittman caught a fly ball.
