Softball Recap: Sage Creek Bobcats vs. Oceanside Pirates
Sage Creek won the last time they faced Oceanside, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Sage Creek Bobcats came out on top against the Oceanside Pirates by a score of 4-1.
Kassidy King made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). King has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. King was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
On Oceanside's side, Izabella Gobea spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
Sage Creek has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season. As for Oceanside, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-5-1.
Sage Creek will take on Vista at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Vista is coming into the contest with four straight losses on the road, meaning Sage Creek will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Oceanside, they will challenge San Dieguito Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Oceanside is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
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