Softball Recap: Cactus Shadows Falcons vs. Sunrise Mountain Mustangs
Cactus Shadows scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Everything went their way against the Sunrise Mountain Mustangs as the Cactus Shadows Falcons made off with a 19-1 victory. The result was nothing new for Cactus Shadows, who have now won seven games by six runs or more so far this season.
Hailee Robidoux and Savannah Gaston made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Robidoux pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Gaston pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Robidoux has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Robidoux scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Gaston scored a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Kira Day and Bailey Fitzmaurice did most of the damage at the plate: Day fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-4, while Fitzmaurice went 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Courtney Zane, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Sunrise Mountain's side, Anisa Garcia was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
The win was the fourth in a row for Cactus Shadows, bringing their record for this year to 11-11. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs per game. As for Sunrise Mountain, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-17-1 record this season.
Cactus Shadows will head out on the road to square off against Chaparral at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Chaparral is coming into the matchup with four straight losses at home, meaning Cactus Shadows will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Sunrise Mountain will take on Paradise Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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