Softball Preview: Hazen Highlanders vs. Lincoln Abes
The Hazen Highlanders are on the road again on Wednesday to play the Lincoln Abes at 4:00 p.m. Hazen will be strutting in after a victory while Lincoln will be coming in after a defeat.
Last Monday, Hazen made easy work of Eastside Catholic and carried off a 10-2 win.
Sofia Ayala Ayala-cordova made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). Ayala Ayala-cordova has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Ayala Ayala-cordova was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Hazen let Mariah McCullough and Natalie Grossnickle loose on the outfield. McCullough scored three runs while going 4-for-4, while Grossnickle scored a run and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Kenzie Galliano was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Lincoln pushed their score all the way to 12 on Monday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They suffered a rough 18-12 loss at the hands of Spanaway Lake. Lincoln's defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Joy Wilde and Kaydence Pugh stepped up to the plate in a big way. Wilde went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and a triple, while Pugh went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Williams, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Hazen now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Lincoln, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Hazen hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .331. However, it's not like Lincoln struggles in that department as they've averaged .349. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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