Softball Recap: Sonora Wildcats vs. Bret Harte Bullfrogs
Sonora came tearing into Wednesday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 14-10 victory over the Bret Harte Bullfrogs. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Sonora also won the last time the pair played back in April.
KODIE TOWNSEND was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking 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.
On Bret Harte's side, Rylee Banks was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Brennen Brouillette was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Sonora is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. As for Bret Harte, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-12.
Sonora will head out on the road to face off against Summerville at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Summerville is coming into the game with five straight wins at home, so Sonora will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Bret Harte will take on Calaveras at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Calaveras' favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups.
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