Softball Recap: Parma Panthers vs. Fruitland Grizzlies
Parma put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on the Fruitland Grizzlies with a sharp 8-1 victory. Considering Parma has won five contests by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Wesli Crockett made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Crockett has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Crockett was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Zoey Heffelfinger was incredible, going 2-for-2 with four RBI and a stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kendra Simpson, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI and a double.
Parma's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-0. As for Fruitland, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.
Parma will head out on the road to square off against Homedale at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Homedale is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. Fruitland will take on McCall-Donnelly at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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