Softball Recap: Jefferson has no trouble against Sioux City West

By Team Reports Jul 1, 2024, 7:43am

Softball Recap: Jefferson Yellowjackets vs. Sioux City West Wolverines

Jefferson won against Sioux City West on Thursday with 16 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Jefferson Yellowjackets were the clear victor by a 16-6 margin over the Sioux City West Wolverines. That's two games straight that Jefferson has won by exactly ten runs.

Carley Steinspring spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Jefferson got a massive performance out of Rylee Perrine, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Morgan Rasmussen was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple.

Jefferson is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 18-16 record this season. As for Sioux City West, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.

Jefferson didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 6-4 defeat vs. Treynor on the 28th. As for Sioux City West, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lincoln at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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