Softball Recap: Patriot Warriors vs. Hillcrest Trojans
Patriot won the last time they faced Hillcrest, and things went their way on Monday too. The Patriot Warriors had just enough and edged the Hillcrest Trojans out 5-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Patriot.
Miley Gates spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits. Those nine innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Patriot let Alana Carrillo and Payton Maynard loose on the outfield. Carrillo scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3, while Maynard went 1-for-4 with a home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Priscilla Quintanar, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles.
On Hillcrest's side, they also let their pitcher toss all nine innings and she was also dialed-in: Mattison Beliveau gave up just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits. Beliveau has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Isabel Villarreal and Melody Acevedo did some serious damage despite the final result: Villarreal went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI, while Acevedo scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Acevedo hasn't dropped below three hits for three straight games. Nayomi Pryor was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Patriot's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-4. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs per game. As for Hillcrest, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Patriot will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Jurupa Valley at 3:30 p.m. Patriot's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Jurupa Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hillcrest, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Norte Vista at 3:30 p.m. Hillcrest and Norte Vista are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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