Softball Preview: Yosemite Badgers vs. Sierra Chieftains
The Yosemite Badgers will head out on the road to take on the Sierra Chieftains at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Yosemite is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Yosemite beat Sierra 6-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Yosemite.
Morgan Ramsey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Ramsey was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Audrey Mercier was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Gracie Proctor, who scored three runs while going 1-for-2.
Yosemite's win bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Sierra, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-11.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Yosemite hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .383. However, it's not like Sierra struggles in that department as they've averaged .372. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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