Softball Recap: Redmond Mustangs vs. Mount Si Wildcats
It was a good run, but Redmond unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Mount Si Wildcats by a score of 6-4. Redmond was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Mount Si apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
Kati Cygan was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Bauer, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Redmond didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Mount Si's side, Jenna Nowak spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits. Nowak has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Anna Braukus and Ally Hetzel did most of the damage at the plate: Braukus scored a run while going 3-for-3, while Hetzel went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Addie Craig was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Redmond's defeat dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Mount Si, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Redmond will take on Issaquah at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Redmond is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Mount Si, they will be playing at home against Inglemoor at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Mount Si is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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