Softball Preview: Western Warriors vs. Pinecrest Academy Cadence Cougars
The Western Warriors will play host again on Friday to welcome the Pinecrest Academy Cadence Cougars, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Western lost 30-18 to Cheyenne on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Pinecrest Academy Cadence had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against Desert Pines on Wednesday as Pinecrest Academy Cadence made off with a 16-1 victory.
Gabriella Colarco was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Colarco was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Vaite?A Yadao, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Evelyn Mutoff was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Western has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season. As for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, their win ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-15.
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