Softball Recap: Southwestern Heights Mustangs vs. Scott Beavers
Southwestern Heights was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 18-2 defeat at the hands of the Scott Beavers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Southwestern Heights of the 19-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Southwestern Heights saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lacie Banman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Scott's side, Cheyenne Cramer was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Cramer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Cramer was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, Scott let Crissa Irvin and Malorie Cupp loose on the outfield. Irvin scored five runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5, while Cupp went 4-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Peyton Gentry was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-5.
Southwestern Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Scott, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-2.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Southwestern Heights by a score of 17-3 later that day.
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