Softball Recap: Goldwater has no trouble against Dysart

By Team Reports Apr 8, 2024, 4:52am

Softball Recap: Goldwater Bulldogs vs. Dysart Demons

Goldwater scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past the Dysart Demons 22-6. Winning may never get old, but Goldwater sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.

Micaela De La Torre made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits (she also only allowed one walk). De La Torre was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

In other batting news, Faith Pederson was a standout: she scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times she's played. Another player making a difference was Johanna Hampton, who scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Goldwater is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. As for Dysart, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-11.

Goldwater will head out on the road to face off against Estrella Foothills at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Dysart, they will be playing at home against Cortez at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.

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