Softball Recap: Van Vleck Leopards vs. Brazos Cougars
Van Vleck can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Brazos Cougars a 15-0 shutout. The high-scoring effort was just what Van Vleck needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Lakyn Matchett made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Matchett was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Olivia Britton was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-4. Michelle Rose Mirelez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
On Brazos' side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maggie Ochoa, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base and a double.
Van Vleck has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-3-1 record this season. As for Brazos, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-17-1 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Van Vleck will take on Danbury at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Van Vleck will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Brazos will take on Hempstead at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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