Softball Recap: Camp Verde Cowboys vs. Wickenburg Wranglers
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Camp Verde ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They walked away with a 13-9 victory over the Wickenburg Wranglers. The win was familiar territory for Camp Verde who now have three in a row.
Aislynn Mulcaire made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Mulcaire was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bristol Bickford, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-6. Karleen Moore was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Like Camp Verde, Wickenburg also got a great game from a two-way player: Daisy Smith. She struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk). Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Ariel Sprecher made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Tylee Buchert, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Wickenburg was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Camp Verde only hit a.
Camp Verde's victory bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Wickenburg, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-8-1.
Camp Verde didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 10-8 defeat vs. Phoenix Christian on the 17th. As for Wickenburg, they will head out on the road to challenge Camp Verde at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Camp Verde is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.9 runs per game this season.
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