Softball Recap: Cactus Cobras vs. Goldwater Bulldogs
Cactus won the last time they faced Goldwater, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Cactus Cobras skirted past the Goldwater Bulldogs 9-8. The win made it back-to-back victories for Cactus.
Ciara Anthony made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off four hits. Anthony was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Charley Enos was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. She hasn't dropped below three RBI for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Shelby Teasley, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Goldwater's side, Micaela De La Torre spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Johanna Hampton made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Cactus' win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-14. As for Goldwater, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-9.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Cactus beat Goldwater by a score of 7-0.
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