Softball Recap: Fallbrook Warriors vs. Escondido Cougars
Fallbrook can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Escondido Cougars by a score of 6-2. That's more bragging rights for Fallbrook, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Hana Winton was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Winton has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 20 consecutive pitching appearances. Winton was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Mia Cyr looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Gia Vitale, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Madyson Hayes was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Fallbrook's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-13-2. As for Escondido, they dropped their record down to 2-19 with that defeat, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Fallbrook will square off against Ramona at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Escondido, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Valley Center at 3:30 p.m.
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