Softball Preview: Dr. Joaquin Garcia Bulldogs vs. Forest Hill Falcons
The Dr. Joaquin Garcia Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Forest Hill Falcons at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Dr. Joaquin Garcia is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Dr. Joaquin Garcia is is headed into Wednesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They fell victim to a tough 19-7 loss at the hands of Wellington.
Mackenzie Gerst made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Forest Hill put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They put the hurt on Leonard with a sharp 16-1 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Forest Hill considering their one-run performance the match before.
Kiersten Farkas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Farkas was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, six RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Forest Hill let Lauren Fritz and Murphie Ockunzzi loose on the outfield. Fritz scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Ockunzzi scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Katie Bucell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Dr. Joaquin Garcia's defeat dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Forest Hill, the victory got them back to even at 8-8.
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