Softball Recap: Aubrey Chaparrals vs. Wilmer-Hutchins Eagles
With a playoff game on the line, Aubrey rose to the challenge on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Wilmer-Hutchins Eagles a 15-0 shutout. Considering Aubrey has won 16 matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Mya Cherry made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cherry has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Cherry was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run and a triple.
In other batting news, Aubrey got a massive performance out of Brooklyn Weier, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Abby Lynch Buxton was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
The win was the tenth in a row for Aubrey, bringing their record for this year to 27-4. As for Wilmer-Hutchins, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Aubrey will face off against Venus at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Aubrey is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road. Wilmer-Hutchins does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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