Softball Recap: Decatur Golden Gators vs. Jefferson Raiders
Decatur came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Jefferson Raiders by a score of 6-2. That's more bragging rights for Decatur, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Karen Cervantes made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Cervantes was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sina Fuiava, who went 4-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last five games she's played. Mars Pineda was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Decatur's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs per game. As for Jefferson, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Decatur will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Tahoma at 4:00 p.m. As for Jefferson, they will head out on the road to square off against Stadium at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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