Softball Recap: Lee Vining Tigers vs. Mammoth Huskies
Sadly, Lee Vining is still looking for their first win of the season after six matchups. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 11-1 walloping at the hands of the Mammoth Huskies on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lee Vining of the 29-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
For Mammoth's part, Nicole Smyth made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Smyth has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Smyth was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Mammoth let Kate Gray and Sophia Geffre loose on the outfield. Gray scored two runs and stole three bases, while Geffre scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Gray has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
Lee Vining's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Mammoth, their record now sits at 2-9-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lee Vining will take on Immanuel Christian at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Immanuel Christian's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last eight contests. As for Mammoth, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Bishop Union at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Union is coming into the match with three straight victories on the road, so Mammoth will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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