Softball Recap: Wheatland Pirates vs. Marysville Indians
In what's become a running theme this season, Wheatland gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Marysville Indians with a sharp 20-4 win. Wheatland's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Chasidy Sills made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Sills has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Sills was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Alauna Kelley was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Tatum Sousa, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3.
On Marysville's side, Emma Mallen was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Wheatland's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-4. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs per game. As for Marysville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Wheatland will be playing in front of their home fans against Lindhurst at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Wheatland knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully Lindhurst likes a good challenge. As for Marysville, they will head out on the road to face off against Sutter at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sutter will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Marysville surely won't give up without a fight.
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