Softball Recap: Ray Picks Up Sixth Straight Win on the Road

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ray). They blew past the Divide County Maroons 20-4 on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Ray Jays needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.

Brinlee Cancade made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one hit any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.

In other batting news, Autumn Bloms and Nevaeh Polglaze did most of the damage at the plate: Bloms went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one double, while Polglaze went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Edwards, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Ray always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Ray pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 18.8 runs this season. As for Divide County, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ray will take on Williston at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Coyotes will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something the Ray Jays surely won't give up without a fight. As for Divide County, they will face off against Stanley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Blue Jays have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.5 runs per game on average), something the Maroons will no doubt try to take advantage of.