Softball Recap: York Dukes vs. Douglas County West Falcon
On Saturday, York faced Douglas County West in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The York Dukes skirted past the Douglas County West Falcon 4-3. While the Dukes didn't have the best season last year (they finished 13-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Lauryn Mattox was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double. That double marked the first that she's hit this season.
Mattox wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mira Garrett, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and a double. Hayley Mattox also deserves some recognition as she stolen her first stolen base of the season.
York pushed their record up to 6-1 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Douglas County West, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing St. Cecilia the next time they take the field. Douglas County West will host St. Cecilia at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, while York will play them later in the day, at 9:00 a.m.
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