Softball Recap: West Ranch Wildcats vs. Hart Indians
West Ranch scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 17-7 margin over the Hart Indians. The victory was nothing new for West Ranch as they're now sitting on three straight.
West Ranch let Savannah Gatewood and Krista Viereck loose on the outfield. Gatewood went 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Viereck went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Viereck is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Rachel Brown, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2.
On Hart's side, Jessica Gutierrez and Nia Melendez did some serious damage despite the final result: Gutierrez scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Melendez went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Nicole Specht, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
West Ranch pushed their record up to 12-11 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Hart, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Ranch will play host again on Thursday to welcome Golden Valley, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:15 p.m. West Ranch is facing Golden Valley at the right time seeing as Golden Valley is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Hart, they will be playing at home against Canyon at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Hart is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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