Softball Recap: Santana Sultans vs. Valhalla Norsemen
Santana came into Thursday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Valhalla Norsemen 11-1. The victory was just what Santana needed coming off of a 6-0 loss in their prior game.
Aurelia Dawson looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Santana let Sara Spry and Ashlyn Darrow loose on the outfield. Spry scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2, while Darrow scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Vanessa Ryan, who scored a run.
On Valhalla's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Natalia Marco, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Santana's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Valhalla, their defeat was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Santana will take on Steele Canyon at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Steele Canyon will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Santana surely won't give up without a fight. As for Valhalla, they will be playing at home against Patrick Henry at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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