Softball Recap: Dripping Springs Tigers vs. Austin Maroons
In what's become a running theme this season, Dripping Springs gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They blew past the Austin Maroons 17-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Dripping Springs.
Haiden Anderson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Anderson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Anderson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a home run and six RBI.
In other batting news, Dripping Springs let Taylor Crain and Lorelei Gamble loose on the outfield. Crain went 3-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Gamble went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Tatum Green, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Austin's side, they saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Katrina Crowley, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Alessandra Martinez, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
Dripping Springs' win bumped their record up to 17-11. As for Austin, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-15.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Bowie the next time they take the field. Dripping Springs will head out to face Bowie at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Austin will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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