Softball Recap: Sanger Apaches vs. Edison Tigers
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Sanger ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Edison Tigers out 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Sanger, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Amber Estrada spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, Sanger's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Martinez, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Edison's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Alexis Verduzco gave up only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. Verduzco has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Lauren Jones was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Sanger's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-6. As for Edison, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-8.
Sanger will head out on the road to square off against Madera at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Madera: 3, Sanger: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Edison, they will head out on the road to face off against San Joaquin Memorial at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Edison is facing San Joaquin Memorial at the right time seeing as San Joaquin Memorial is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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