Softball Recap: Adams City Eagles vs. Skyview Wolverines
There's no place like home for Adams City, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They never let the Skyview Wolverines onto the board and left with a 5-0 victory on Thursday. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Leyla Jaquez made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Areli Gutierrez was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
The victory got Adams City back to even at 5-5. As for Skyview, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Adams City will take on Arvada at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Adams City is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Skyview, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Elizabeth at 9:00 a.m. Elizabeth will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Skyview surely won't give up without a fight.
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