Softball Recap: Mariner Tritons vs. Gateway Eagles
In what's become a running theme this season, Mariner gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Gateway Eagles as the Mariner Tritons made off with a 20-1 win. Mariner's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Gabi Winters was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Winters has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Winters was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Mariner let Kaylen Rounding and Mica Barraza loose on the outfield. Rounding scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-6, while Barraza went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Brooke Parramore was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On Gateway's side, they saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mallory Tiedeman, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Mariner's victory bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Gateway, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mariner will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Riverdale at 7:00 p.m. As for Gateway, they will challenge Cape Coral at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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