Softball Recap: Santana Sultans vs. El Capitan Vaqueros
Santana was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the El Capitan Vaqueros. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Santana of the 6-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 9th.
Delaney Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was McKenna Miller, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On El Capitan's side, Shelby Vars spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Alanna Christiaens was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Sofia Simone was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Santana's loss dropped their record down to 8-13. As for El Capitan, their win bumped their record up to 9-10-4.
Santana will head out on the road to challenge Valhalla at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Santana will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for El Capitan, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Helix at 4:00 p.m.
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