Softball Recap: Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars vs. Dr. Joaquin Garcia Bulldogs
Somerset Academy - Canyons was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 19-3 walloping at the hands of the Dr. Joaquin Garcia Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Somerset Academy - Canyons of the 7-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Taylor Wilt made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-1 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
On Dr. Joaquin Garcia's side, Annabelle Brisco was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. Brisco was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Ava Johnston was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Ella Mae Lipp, who scored four runs while going 3-for-4.
Somerset Academy - Canyons' defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Dr. Joaquin Garcia, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Somerset Academy - Canyons will square off against Atlantic at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Dr. Joaquin Garcia, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Suncoast at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Joaquin Garcia is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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