Softball Recap: Justin-Siena Braves vs. Richmond Oilers
Justin-Siena came into Monday's match having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Richmond Oilers 22-7. Justin-Siena's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last six games.
Shelby Cramer-Padgett made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Cramer-Padgett was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Payton Edwards was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and four RBI. Grace Bradbury was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Justin-Siena's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-9. As for Richmond, their loss was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Justin-Siena will take on Napa at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Napa is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Richmond, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Kennedy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Richmond is facing Kennedy at the right time seeing as Kennedy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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