Softball Recap: Vanden Vikings vs. Rodriguez Mustangs
In what's become a running theme this season, Vanden gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Rodriguez Mustangs a 13-0 shutout. The high-scoring effort was just what Vanden needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Vanden got a great performance from Isabella Cueva as she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Cueva has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Niayli Sheets-Calvo was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiah Silva, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
On Rodriguez's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hailey Permenter, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
Vanden is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Rodriguez, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Vanden will be playing at home against Wood at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Vanden will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Rodriguez, they will head out on the road to take on Armijo at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rodriguez is facing Armijo at the right time seeing as Armijo is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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