Softball Recap: McQueen Lancers vs. Reno Huskies
McQueen came into Saturday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Reno Huskies with a sharp 13-3 win on Saturday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for McQueen considering their one-run performance the game before.
McQueen got a great performance from Violet Moyao as she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Moyao has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Vanessa Bein, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and two stolen bases while going 4-for-4. Teya Ielati was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
McQueen's victory bumped their record up to 5-19. As for Reno, their defeat was their eighth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-17.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: McQueen beat Reno by a score of 14-4 later that day.
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