Softball Recap: Sparks Triumphs

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Spring Creek, Sparks was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Hug Hawks by a score of 8-5. The Railroaders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Bailey Hunden was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Those 15 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.

Elise Henderson

Runs (Career)

04/02/25 @ Hug	3
04/29/24 @ South Tahoe	2
04/15/24 vs Wooster	2
04/15/24 vs Wooster	2
03/27/24 vs South Tahoe	2

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Elise Henderson, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Liliana Pimentel Espana was another key player, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3.

Sparks was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Sparks' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Hug, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sparks will square off against South Tahoe at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Railroaders surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hug, they will host Truckee at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Hawks are facing the Wolverines at the right time seeing as the Wolverines are stuck on a three-game losing streak.