Softball Preview: Sonora Wildcats vs. Summerville Bears
Sonora is 8-2 against Summerville since May of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Sonora Wildcats will head out on the road to square off against the Summerville Bears at 3:30 p.m. Sonora is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last five games.
On Wednesday, Sonora beat Bret Harte 14-10.
KODIE TOWNSEND was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). TOWNSEND has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 22 consecutive pitching appearances. TOWNSEND was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sonora let KAYLA MONTGOMERY and CHEYENNE MATYSHOCK loose on the outfield. MONTGOMERY went 2-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs, while MATYSHOCK went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of SYDNEY SELLS, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Summerville had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 12-1 margin over Amador on Wednesday. Summerville's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last five games.
Madelyn Nikiforuk spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brianna Fowler, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Makenna Wallace, who went 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
Sonora's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-6. As for Summerville, their victory bumped their record up to 8-14.
Sonora took their win against Summerville in their previous meeting back in April by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Sonora since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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