Softball Recap: Wheatland Pirates vs. Lindhurst Blazers
Wheatland can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Lindhurst Blazers an 18-0 shutout. While fans of Wheatland might be used to big wins, the 18-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Hallie Prather made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Prather was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
In other pitching news, Brenna Herring looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Wheatland got a massive performance out of Ashtynne Agarenzo, who went 3-for-3 with five RBI, a run, and a double. Briseis Botonis was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
The victory (which was Wheatland's third in a row) raised their record to 16-8. As for Lindhurst, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 13 of their last 14 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season.
Wheatland will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Bear River at 4:00 p.m. Bear River is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Lindhurst, they will head out on the road to challenge Center at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lindhurst is facing Center at the right time seeing as Center is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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