Softball Recap: Sandy Pioneers vs. Clackamas Cavaliers
Sandy came into Friday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let the Clackamas Cavaliers onto the board and left with a 10-0 win on Friday. That's more bragging rights for Sandy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ruby Marak was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Marak has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Marak was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Kendall Wickizer and Taylor Donahue did most of the damage at the plate: Wickizer scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Donahue went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Swanson, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Sandy's victory bumped their record up to 6-11. As for Clackamas, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sandy will face off against La Salle at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. La Salle will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Clackamas, they will head out on the road to take on Central Catholic at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Central Catholic will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Clackamas surely won't give up without a fight.
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