Softball Recap: Browne Bruins vs. Camelback Spartans
Browne had already won nine in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.6 runs), and they went ahead and made it ten on Thursday. They never let the Camelback Spartans onto the board and left with a 13-0 win. The result was nothing new for Browne, who have now won 13 contests by nine runs or more so far this season.
Shyla Vasquez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Vasquez has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Vasquez was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Shayla Munoz, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Dania Duran, who scored three runs and stole three bases.
Browne's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-8-1. As for Camelback, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which is still a better percentage than their 4-14 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Browne will take on Maryvale at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Browne knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past nine games -- so hopefully Maryvale likes a good challenge. As for Camelback, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Carl Hayden Community at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Camelback is facing Carl Hayden Community at the right time seeing as Carl Hayden Community is stuck on an 18-game losing streak.
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