Softball Recap: Chaparral Wolverines vs. Highlands Ranch Falcons
Chaparral waltzed into their match on Friday with five straight wins... but they left with six. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Highlands Ranch Falcons a 10-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Wolverines, who have now won five matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
Sally Helgoth tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ashlyn Burgess was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Molly Weber, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Chaparral was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .440. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .318 or higher in eight consecutive contests.
Chaparral's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-7. As for Highlands Ranch, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chaparral will venture away from home to face off against Douglas County at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Highlands Ranch, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Rock Canyon at 3:30 p.m.
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