Softball Recap: Muleshoe takes down Stanton in a playoff battle

By Team Reports Apr 27, 2024, 12:29pm

Softball Recap: Muleshoe Mules vs. Stanton Buffaloes

Muleshoe extended their postseason success on Saturday against Stanton. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Stanton Buffaloes and snuck past 5-4. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Muleshoe as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Adalie Agundis made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Agundis has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Agundis was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bianca Cereceres, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Alexa Estrada was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

On Stanton's side, ALESSANDRA GLOVER was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Another player making a difference was ZOE AGUIRRE, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.

Muleshoe's win bumped their record up to 23-9-1. As for Stanton, they now have a losing record at 6-7.

Muleshoe will have a chance to go back-to-back against Stanton: the pair will be back at it again later today.

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