Softball Recap: Fullerton Indians vs. Troy Warriors
Fullerton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Troy Warriors a 15-0 shutout. Considering Fullerton has won nine games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Malaya Majam-Finch made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Majam-Finch has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Majam-Finch was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hayley Brock, who went 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Abby Lee, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Fullerton, bringing their record for this year to 16-7. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs per game. As for Troy, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Fullerton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 8-1 win vs. Brea Olinda on the 13th. As for Troy, they will head out on the road to square off against Valencia at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Valencia is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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