Softball Recap: Mesa Ridge Grizzlies vs. Coronado Cougars
Mesa Ridge entered their tilt with Coronado on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 9-4 win over the Coronado Cougars. The Grizzlies have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Cougars, too.
Lillian Staszesky was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Kiana Steinhoff was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and a double. Elexiyah Montoya was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Mesa Ridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least ten hits in three consecutive matches.
Mesa Ridge has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. As for Coronado, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-13.
Mesa Ridge will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Canon City, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Canon City is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season. As for Coronado, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Lewis-Palmer at 3:30 p.m.
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