Softball Preview: Damonte Ranch Mustangs vs. Carson Senators
Damonte Ranch and Carson are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2019, but likely not for long. The Damonte Ranch Mustangs will head out on the road to square off against the Carson Senators at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Damonte Ranch is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Damonte Ranch can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game in Saturday's second game. They blew past Reno 16-2. That 14 run margin sets a new team best for Damonte Ranch this season.
Ciera Bang made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Bang was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Damonte Ranch got a massive performance out of Madison Glass, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Savanna Esqueda, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Carson's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-0 walloping at the hands of Bishop Manogue on Thursday.
Damonte Ranch's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8-1. As for Carson, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Damonte Ranch skirted past Carson 6-5 in their previous matchup last Saturday. Will Damonte Ranch repeat their success, or does Carson have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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