Softball Recap: Redondo Union finds playoff glory versus Sierra Canyon

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 2:31pm

Softball Recap: Redondo Union Sea Hawks vs. Sierra Canyon Trailblazers

Redondo Union had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 4-1 win over the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Redondo Union.

Bailey Murray spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Abby Luis was excellent, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.

On Sierra Canyon's side, Hailey Shuler was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Shuler was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run.

Shuler wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lianna Lara, who went 1-for-3 with a double.

Redondo Union is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. As for Sierra Canyon, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-6.

Redondo Union will head out on the road to challenge Etiwanda at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Etiwanda will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Redondo Union surely won't give up without a fight. Sierra Canyon does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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