Softball Recap: Standley Lake's Losing Streak Snapped at Eight Games

By Team Reports Oct 4, 2024, 3:04pm

Softball Recap: Standley Lake Gators vs. Dakota Ridge Eagles

Standley Lake's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They came out on top against the Dakota Ridge Eagles by a score of 6-3. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Gators as it put an end to their eight-game losing streak.

Jena Apodaca spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.

At the plate, Michelle Masteller was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. What's more, she also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in August.

Standley Lake's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-11. As for Dakota Ridge, they dropped their record down to 2-15 with the defeat, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.

Standley Lake didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 16-3 loss against Green Mountain on the 30th. Dakota Ridge has also already played their next game, a 17-7 defeat against Pomona on the 30th.

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