Softball Recap: Sandy Pioneers vs. Central Catholic Rams
Sandy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 10-3 loss at the hands of the Central Catholic Rams. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Sandy of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Sandy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Donahue, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Kendall Wickizer, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
On Central Catholic's side, Gracie Huston spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up 17 Ks. Huston has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Central Catholic got a massive performance out of Olivia Pompetti, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Elle Merlino was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Sandy's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Central Catholic, the victory was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sandy will take on Clackamas at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Central Catholic, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Nelson at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Central Catholic will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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