Softball Preview: Sonora Wildcats vs. Hilmar Yellowjackets
Sonora has been on the road for two straight, but on Wednesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Hilmar Yellowjackets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Sonora is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Sonora gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They never let Summerville onto the board and left with a 6-0 win.
KODIE TOWNSEND was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. TOWNSEND has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. TOWNSEND was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, CHEYENNE MATYSHOCK was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was KENZIE DOLMAN, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Hilmar was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Livingston.
Sonora's victory bumped their record up to 10-4. As for Hilmar, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
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