Softball Recap: Clear Lake Cardinals vs. Fort Bragg Timberwolves
After only one run in their last game, Clear Lake made sure to put some runs up on the board against Fort Bragg on Wednesday. The Clear Lake Cardinals came out on top against the Fort Bragg Timberwolves by a score of 12-9. That's more bragging rights for Clear Lake, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Atiana Patino spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Clear Lake let Lindee Bingham and Amber Smart loose on the outfield. Bingham scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Smart scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashlynn Cruz, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Fort Bragg's side, Andrea Escobedo was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 6.1 innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off only two hits. Escobedo was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Autumn Baxman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with five RBI, a run, and a double. Lemara Hendricks was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases.
Clear Lake's win bumped their record up to 9-4. As for Fort Bragg, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Clear Lake will square off against Lower Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Clear Lake's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Lower Lake's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Fort Bragg, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Helena at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Helena will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Fort Bragg surely won't give up without a fight.
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