Softball Recap: Foothill Cougars vs. Shasta Wolves
There's no place like home for Foothill, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Tuesday. They skirted past the Shasta Wolves 8-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Foothill also won the last time the pair played on March 9th.
Morgan Kingsbury was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off 11 hits. Kingsbury has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Kingsbury was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Natalie Ingram, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Makenna Polen, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Shasta's side, Anna Pena was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Madison Jones was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Foothill's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs per game. As for Shasta, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Foothill will take on Pleasant Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pleasant Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Shasta, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Enterprise at 4:00 p.m. The last three games Shasta has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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