Lady Gladiators vs Scurry Rosser

Image: Lady Gladiator pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) is still seeking her first win after an 0-2 start despite recording 10 strikeouts against Scurry Rosser in a 2-0 loss. Italy’s batting woes continue but spirits are still high as the team prepares for battle tonight against Maypearl in what will be Italy’s first road game.

Lady Gladiator pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) is still seeking her first win after an 0-2 start despite recording 10 strikeouts against Scurry Rosser in a 2-0 loss. Italy’s batting woes continue but spirits are still high as the team prepares for battle tonight against Maypearl in what will be Italy’s first road game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Third baseman Katie Byers(13) is hoping for the ball at the third-base.

Third baseman Katie Byers(13) is hoping for the ball at the third-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(11) gets a grip while in the batter’s box.

Bailey Eubank(11) gets a grip while in the batter’s box. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) shows bunt to Scurry’s pitcher.

Madison Washington(2) shows bunt to Scurry’s pitcher. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank steals third-base by beating the throw.

Bailey Eubank steals third-base by beating the throw. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards(9) flirts with her first base hit of the 2013 season during her first outing but will have to try again this evening against Maypearl. Richards was part of the Lady Gladiators playoff basketball squad and has just now joined her softball teammates.

Alyssa Richards(9) flirts with her first base hit of the 2013 season during her first outing but will have to try again this evening against Maypearl. Richards was part of the Lady Gladiators playoff basketball squad and has just now joined her softball teammates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s infield meets in the middle of the diamond for a group moment.

Italy’s infield meets in the middle of the diamond for a group moment. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shortstop Madison Washington(2) closes in on a Lady Wildcat batter.

Shortstop Madison Washington(2) closes in on a Lady Wildcat batter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson(14) fouls a bunt attempt off with Italy’s offense yet to hit full stride.

Kelsey Nelson(14) fouls a bunt attempt off with Italy’s offense yet to hit full stride. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson(14) tries a different approach as she awaits the pitch.

Kelsey Nelson(14) tries a different approach as she awaits the pitch. (Barry Byers)

Image: She’s back… Alyssa Richards(9) has returned to patrol the diamond from behind the plate for Italy.

She’s back… Alyssa Richards(9) has returned to patrol the diamond from behind the plate for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator catcher Alyssa Richards(9) pulls in a strike from pitcher Jaclynn Lewis.

Lady Gladiator catcher Alyssa Richards(9) pulls in a strike from pitcher Jaclynn Lewis. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fans in the stands: schoolmates and fans brave the cold to support the Lady Gladiators softball season.

Fans in the stands: schoolmates and fans brave the cold to support the Lady Gladiators softball season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Morgan “Battle Snake” Cockerham is a battler at the plate as Italy’s ladies showed plenty of fight against Scurry.

Senior Morgan “Battle Snake” Cockerham is a battler at the plate as Italy’s ladies showed plenty of fight against Scurry. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison “Maddog” Washington(2) is the real deal for the Lady Gladiators.

Madison “Maddog” Washington(2) is the real deal for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: It’s just a matter of time before Alyssa Richards(9) finds her rhythm for the Lady Gladiators.

It’s just a matter of time before Alyssa Richards(9) finds her rhythm for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s infield breaks after a meeting of the minds.

Italy’s infield breaks after a meeting of the minds. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kelsey Nelson(14) reaches second base and wants more.

Italy’s Kelsey Nelson(14) reaches second base and wants more. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paige Westbrook(10) will be a key batter for Italy in 2013.

Paige Westbrook(10) will be a key batter for Italy in 2013. (Barry Byers)

Image: Katie Byers(13) reached first-base during all three of her at bats against Scurry including a single, a walk and ground ball error charged to the Lady Wildcats.

Katie Byers(13) reached first-base during all three of her at bats against Scurry including a single, a walk and ground ball error charged to the Lady Wildcats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Tara Wallis(5) waits on the pitch from Scurry’s pitcher.

Lady Gladiator Tara Wallis(5) waits on the pitch from Scurry’s pitcher. (Barry Byers)

Image: No worries in Lady Gladiator Land as Madison Washington(2) and her teammates stay upbeat after their 0-2 start. Bring on Maypearl!

No worries in Lady Gladiator Land as Madison Washington(2) and her teammates stay upbeat after their 0-2 start. Bring on Maypearl! (Barry Byers)

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