Slow start for Chargers softball

Georgia Highlands softball has struggled to a 1-9 start in the Chargers’ first ten games.

A seven game losing streak to open the 2023 campaign was snapped February 5 with an 8-7 home win over Cleveland State CC.

Sophomore Allison Deweese has led GHC offensively through the first ten games batting .353 in 34 official at bats. She has three doubles, two homers, and seven RBIs.

Freshman Abigail Lathrop has hit .357 in nine games. She has four doubles.

Four other Chargers with at least 20 at bats — sophomores Jordan Blair, Madison Dennis, Audrey Johnson, and Malone Aldridge — are hitting .313 or higher. Blair and Aldridge have each hit three home runs and have combined for 15 RBIs.

A pair of freshmen have carried most of the pitching duties.

Rena Fraga is 1-4 in five starts with one complete game and a 10.00 ERA. Jaycie Hand is 0-5 in five starts with one complete game, 12 strikeouts, and an 8.20 ERA.

The Chargers are back in action Tuesday with a home doubleheader against Walters State CC. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m.