Softball Recap: Gunderson Grizzlies vs. Mt. Pleasant Cardinals
Gunderson can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Mt. Pleasant Cardinals as the Gunderson Grizzlies made off with a 10-3 win. The victory was some much needed relief for Gunderson as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Alanna Martinez Poklong made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Martinez Poklong has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Martinez Poklong was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Desirae Regalado, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Breanna Bartek was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Gunderson's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Mt. Pleasant, they dropped their record down to 1-8 with that loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Gunderson will take on Evergreen Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Gunderson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 16.4 runs per game this season. As for Mt. Pleasant, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Overfelt at 4:00 p.m.
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