Softball Preview: Sonora Wildcats vs. Argonaut Mustangs
Sonora has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Argonaut Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Sonora is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Sonora earned a 4-1 victory over Argonaut.
KODIE TOWNSEND made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and not a single walk). TOWNSEND has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. TOWNSEND was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on CHEYENNE MATYSHOCK, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was KAYLA MONTGOMERY, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
Sonora is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. As for Argonaut, they dropped their record down to 5-6 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Sonora has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Argonaut struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.4. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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