Softball Recap: Oceanside Pirates vs. Mission Vista
Oceanside extended their postseason success on Wednesday against Mission Vista. Everything went their way against Mission Vista as they made off with a 12-5 victory. The result was nothing new for Oceanside, who have now won 16 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Nayeli Adame spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lia Nance was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last 11 games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Nalia Nuanez, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
On Mission Vista's side, Rian Hickman was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Hickman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Hickman wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Addison Raphael, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
The win (which was Oceanside's fourth in a row) raised their record to 21-6-1. As for Mission Vista, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 22-10.
Oceanside is on the road again on Thursday to play Sage Creek at 7:00 p.m. Oceanside is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season. Mission Vista does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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