Softball Recap: Rolesville Rams vs. Heritage Huskies
Rolesville has not done well against Heritage recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Rolesville Rams blew past the Heritage Huskies 12-6. Considering Rolesville has won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Morgan Warren was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up six earned runs off nine hits. Warren has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Warren was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Gianna D'antonio was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Abigail Deciantis was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
On Heritage's side, Janiah Vargas made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three runs and three doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Samantha Langdon, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Heritage was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rolesville only hit two.
The win made it two in a row for Rolesville and bumps their season record up to 8-5. As for Heritage, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-9.
Rolesville will look to defend their home field on Friday against Wake Forest at 4:30 p.m. Wake Forest is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. Heritage does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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