Softball Recap: Crimson Cliffs triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Paisley Lantz

By Team Reports May 5, 2024, 11:28am

Softball Recap: Crimson Cliffs Mustangs vs. Pine View Panthers

Crimson Cliffs entered their tilt with Pine View with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Pine View Panthers a 12-0 shutout on Friday. That's more bragging rights for Crimson Cliffs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

The result came thanks to Gracee Stucki's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: 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 went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophie Staheli, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Crimson Cliffs has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a massive bump to their 13-10 record this season. As for Pine View, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-20.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Crimson Cliffs beat Pine View by a score of 15-1.

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