Barry softball concluded their Sunshine State Conference road trip with a series loss to Palm Beach Atlantic, dropping the final two games of the series. In the first game, Barry took an early lead but couldn't hold on, losing 10-2. The second game ended in an 8-0 shutout, marking the first sweep by PBA over Barry since 2018. Despite the losses, notable performances came from players like Serah Shafer and Alexis Martin.

By the Numbers
  • Barry's record: 23 wins, 26 losses (10-14 SSC)
  • Palm Beach Atlantic's record: 18 wins, 27 losses (8-16 SSC)
  • Shafer's multi-hit games this season: 23
  • Tucker's reached base streak: 18 games
Yes, But

The series highlighted Barry's struggles with clutch hitting, stranding 10 runners in the first game and failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Additionally, defensive errors played a crucial role in the team鈥檚 poor performance.

State of Play
  • Barry has lost five of their last six games.
  • Players Sarah Langlie and Mya Tucker are currently on six-game hitting streaks.
What's Next

Barry softball will return home for a six-game homestand, beginning with a series against Florida Tech, looking to recover from this disappointing road trip.

Bottom Line

Barry needs to tighten their defensive play and enhance clutch hitting as they prepare for the final stretch of the season, aiming to improve their standings and confidence heading into postseason play.