Eagle Staff Report

SEGUIN -- Another chance and one more run weren't enough to extend the North Zulch softball season beyond Friday.

Santa Gertrudis Academy defeated the Lady Bulldogs 14-4 in five innings in a Class A Region IV semifinal playoff at The Fields at Huber Ranch.

North Zulch was put back into the playoffs on Tuesday despite losing 14-3 to Flatonia last weekend in the regional quarterfinals. Flatonia forfeited the game for using an ineligible player in the previous round.

Pitcher Katie Gilbert, who was hampered by a strained shoulder in the loss to Flatonia, encountered another injury against Santa Gertrudis. Trying to take second base when her teammate missed a bunt attempt, Gilbert had her hand stepped on by an infielder. Coach Karen Heintz said Gilbert had trouble gripping the ball as the game progressed and lasted just four innings.

North Zulch (20-10) committed eight errors.

Senior shortstop Erika Rodriguez and freshman catcher Cori Drake collected doubles for the Lady Bulldogs. Mallorie Ferrell had a two-run single.

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