Softball Recap: Esparto Spartans vs. Golden Sierra Grizzlies
Sadly, Esparto is still looking for their first win of the season after 15 matchups. They fell victim to a rough 18-2 loss at the hands of the Golden Sierra Grizzlies on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Esparto couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Golden Sierra's part, Kylie Ladner made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Ladner has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Ladner was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Golden Sierra let Neveah Peoples and Olivia Totilaz loose on the outfield. Peoples scored four runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3, while Totilaz scored four runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Peoples has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Marina MacPherson was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Esparto's defeat dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Golden Sierra, they pushed their record up to 8-4 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Esparto will head out on the road to take on Highlands at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Esparto is facing Highlands at the right time seeing as Highlands is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Golden Sierra, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Rio Vista at 4:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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