Softball Recap: Mt. Zion Braves vs. Argenta-Oreana Bombers
Mt. Zion owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Tuesday. They walked away with a 5-0 win over the Argenta-Oreana Bombers. Winning may never get old, but Mt. Zion sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Ella Fink was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Fink has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Fink was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Fink wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Avelyn Ethell, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Addy Rotz, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Argenta-Oreana's side, Abby Jackson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
Mt. Zion's victory was their 18th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-3. As for Argenta-Oreana, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 15-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Zion will take on Tolono Unity at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mt. Zion is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season. As for Argenta-Oreana, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Clinton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Argenta-Oreana is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season.
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