Softball Preview: Sonora Wildcats vs. Amador Buffaloes
Sonora is 9-1 against Amador since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Sonora Wildcats will head out on the road to take on the Amador Buffaloes at 5:00 p.m. Sonora is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Sonora will bounce into Tuesday's matchup after beating Calaveras, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Sonora narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Calaveras 6-4.
KODIE TOWNSEND spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 18 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on CHEYENNE MATYSHOCK, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Amador was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 15-4 defeat at the hands of Bret Harte.
Sonora pushed their record up to 15-6 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Amador, their loss dropped their record down to 1-15.
Everything went Sonora's way against Amador when the teams last played back in March as Sonora made off with a 12-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Sonora since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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