Softball Recap: Southwestern Heights Mustangs vs. Stanton County Trojans
After a string of three wins, Southwestern Heights's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. Their rough 24-8 defeat to the Stanton County Trojans might stick with them for a while. Southwestern Heights was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Stanton County apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played on Tuesday.
Adeline Woods and Joceline Juarez did some serious damage despite the final result: Woods scored a run and stole five bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Juarez scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Woods is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last four games she's played. Lacie Banman was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-5.
On Stanton County's side, Kynzi Fehringer made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Fehringer was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in five of her seven plate appearances with a home run, three stolen bases, and four runs.
In other batting news, Tanisha Arceo was incredible, scoring three runs while getting on base in six of her seven plate appearances. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Hallie Waldron, who scored three runs while getting on base in five of her seven plate appearances.
Southwestern Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Stanton County, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southwestern Heights will face off against Spearville at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Spearville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.4 runs per game this season. As for Stanton County, they will head out on the road to take on Syracuse at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Stanton County is facing Syracuse at the right time seeing as Syracuse is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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