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Botswana registers first loss

Botswana Vs South Africa. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Botswana Vs South Africa. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Botswana women's softball team registered their first loss against South Africa in an exciting World Baseball Softball Confederation Africa qualifier played at the National Diamond yesterday evening.

The visitors hammered the hosts 9-3 after the two sides came into the match after winning their opening matches. Botswana started the match on a high note scoring through Onkokame Tlhakoyakgomo. She landed safely on the home plate after Bonolo Molefhe hit a long ball. The visitors scored with a walk to settle matters at 1-1. South Africa scored three points by inning one to extend the lead to 3-1. As the game progressed, the hosts came from behind to settle matters at 3-3. South Africa went a gear up to push the score to 5-3. Botswana made some changes to try and catch up, but the visitors continued their dominance to lead 8-3. South Africa walked away with the bragging rights with a massive 9-3 win.

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