Softball Recap: Crimson Cliffs Mustangs vs. Dixie Flyers
Crimson Cliffs entered their tilt with Dixie with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Dixie Flyers 8-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Crimson Cliffs also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Gracee Stucki spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Paisley Lantz, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Sophie Staheli was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases.
On Dixie's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eliza Kesterson, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Crimson Cliffs pushed their record up to 11-10 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Dixie, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crimson Cliffs will take on Dixie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Dixie, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Page at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Page is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season.
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