Softball Recap: Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks vs. Air Academy Kadets
Cheyenne Mountain won the last time they faced Air Academy, and things went their way on Monday too. The Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks were the clear victor by a 14-2 margin over the Air Academy Kadets. The result was nothing new for the Red-Tailed Hawks, who have now won six contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Jaylah Rivera made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Cheyenne Mountain got a massive performance out of Madison Anderson, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Abbi Houger, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Cheyenne Mountain has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. As for Air Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cheyenne Mountain will host Discovery Canyon at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Cheyenne Mountain is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season. As for Air Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Palmer Ridge at 4:00 p.m. Palmer Ridge's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Air Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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