Softball Preview: Sierra Chieftains vs. Yosemite Badgers
After two games on the road, Sierra is heading back home. They will take on the Yosemite Badgers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Sierra is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Sierra fell victim to a rough 7-1 defeat at the hands of Chowchilla.
Sierra saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Adriana Carillo, who went 1-for-3 with a double. Carillo has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 17 consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, Yosemite was able to grind out a solid victory over Sierra on Tuesday, taking the game 6-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Yosemite.
Morgan Ramsey made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Ramsey was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Audrey Mercier was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Gracie Proctor was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-2.
Sierra's loss dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Yosemite, their win bumped their record up to 9-3.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Sierra has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.4 hits per game. However, it's not like Yosemite struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.8. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sierra came up short against Yosemite when the teams last played on Tuesday, falling 6-2. Will Sierra have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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