Softball Recap: Abby Salazar leads a balanced attack to beat Shafter

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 7:28pm

Softball Recap: Wasco Tigers vs. Shafter Generals

Wasco waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They had just enough and edged the Shafter Generals out 2-1. That's more bragging rights for Wasco, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Cedes Saldana spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Wasco's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Abby Salazar, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

Wasco's win bumped their record up to 19-6. As for Shafter, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 17-11.

As of now, neither Wasco nor Shafter have any future games scheduled.

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