Softball Recap: Rehoboth Christian extends home winning streak to 14

By Team Reports May 7, 2024, 5:48pm

Softball Recap: Rehoboth Christian Lynx vs. Laguna Acoma Hawks

Rehoboth Christian stacked a 15th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Laguna Acoma Hawks. This was payback for Rehoboth Christian, who suffered a 15-4 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Sage West made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 18 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. West has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. West was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

In other batting news, Shanoah Eddie was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two triples, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Cayleen Hurley, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.

On Laguna Acoma's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brianna Filmer, who went 2-for-3 with a home run.

Rehoboth Christian pushed their record up to 20-2 with that victory, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Laguna Acoma, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-6.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rehoboth Christian will take on To'hajiilee at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Rehoboth Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 16 runs per game this season. As for Laguna Acoma, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Navajo Pine at 3:00 p.m. Laguna Acoma is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.4 runs per game this season.

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