Softball Recap: Newsome Wolves vs. Sumner Stingrays
Newsome had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Sumner Stingrays out 4-2. That's more bragging rights for Newsome, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Haleigh Galvan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ciera Diaz, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Allison Wisneski was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Sumner's side, Victoria Baker was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Baker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Baker wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Karlee Salisbury, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Newsome's victory bumped their record up to 14-6. As for Sumner, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-7 record this season.
Newsome will be playing at home against Plant at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Plant is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Newsome will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Sumner, they will take on Durant at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Sumner: 3.7, Durant: 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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