Softball Recap: University Bulldogs vs. Montezuma-Cortez Panthers
University had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They put the hurt on the Montezuma-Cortez Panthers with a sharp 13-3 win on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won 17 games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Sydney Goetzel made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI.
In other batting news, Natalie Galindo was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ellie Baca, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
University kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least ten hits in 12 consecutive matchups.
University has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 16 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 19-7 record this season. As for Montezuma-Cortez, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-11.
University didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 16-2 victory against Rocky Ford on the 25th. Montezuma-Cortez does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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