Softball Recap: Silver Creek Raiders vs. Washington Huskies
Silver Creek came into Wednesday's match having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Washington Huskies 11-2. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Silver Creek considering their two-run performance the game before.
Isela Barrientos was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Barrientos has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Barrientos was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Audrey Garcia was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Emma Tang was another key contributor, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.
On Washington's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jamilla Ingraham-Coats, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Kayden Davis, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Silver Creek's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-14. As for Washington, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Silver Creek will take on Oak Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Oak Grove is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Silver Creek will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Washington, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Irvington at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Washington is facing Irvington at the right time seeing as Irvington is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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