Softball Preview: Hughson Huskies vs. Buhach Colony Thunder
The Hughson Huskies will head out on the road to face off against the Buhach Colony Thunder at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Buhach Colony took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Hughson, who comes in off a win.
Hughson took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They skirted past Riverbank 5-4.
Kylie Tangney made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). Tangney was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Hughson let Grace Leedom and Madison Collins loose on the outfield. Leedom scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Collins scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Kylee Crarry was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with an RBI.
Buhach Colony lost 12-4 to Atwater on Friday.
Peyton Runyan-Rocha was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Hughson's win bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Buhach Colony, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.
Hughson suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Buhach Colony in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can Hughson avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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