Softball Recap: Weiser Wolverines vs. McCall-Donnelly Vandals
Weiser won the last time they faced McCall-Donnelly, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Weiser Wolverines had just enough and edged the McCall-Donnelly Vandals out 8-7.
Aryssa Aburto made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Aburto was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Trista Buescher, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ellie Shirts, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On McCall-Donnelly's side, Monique Brewer was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ceder Saxton, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Weiser is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for McCall-Donnelly, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Weiser will head out on the road to square off against Nampa Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Weiser is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for McCall-Donnelly, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Fruitland, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m.
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