Softball Recap: Mission San Jose Warriors vs. Newark Memorial Cougars
Mission San Jose won against Irvington last Tuesday with eight runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Mission San Jose Warriors sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 victory over the Newark Memorial Cougars. The win was familiar territory for Mission San Jose who now have three in a row.
Hailey Pan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off 13 hits. Pan has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Pan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amanda Deng, who went 1-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Anjali Singh was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On Newark Memorial's side, Andrea Tall made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyvia Costa, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Newark Memorial was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mission San Jose didn't hit any.
The victory got Mission San Jose back to even at 7-7. As for Newark Memorial, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mission San Jose's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on American at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. American is coming into the matchup with seven straight wins on the road, so Mission San Jose will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Newark Memorial, they will be playing in front of their home fans against James Logan at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. James Logan will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Newark Memorial surely won't give up without a fight.
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