Softball Recap: Dixon triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Ashley Garcia

By Team Reports May 8, 2024, 7:42pm

Softball Recap: Dixon Rams vs. Casa Roble Rams

Dixon entered their tilt with Casa Roble with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over the Casa Roble Rams on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for Dixon, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Felesha LePenske spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on 15 hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ashley Garcia, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Audrey Graham was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.

On Casa Roble's side, Sophia Newcomb made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Gigi Giannini, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.

Dixon is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season. As for Casa Roble, they now have a losing record at 10-11.

As of now, neither Dixon nor Casa Roble have any future games scheduled.

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