Softball Game Recap: McQueen Lancers vs. Damonte Ranch Mustangs

By Team Reports Mar 23, 2024, 5:42pm

Recap: McQueen Lancers vs. Damonte Ranch Mustangs

If McQueen was feeling good off their 14-1 takedown of Damonte Ranch on Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The McQueen Lancers fell victim to a rough 18-8 defeat at the hands of the Damonte Ranch Mustangs on Saturday. McQueen was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Damonte Ranch apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played.

Teya Ielati and Vanessa Bein stepped up to the plate in a big way. Ielati scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Bein scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lilly Fanene, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.

Even though they lost, McQueen hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.

On Damonte Ranch's side, Olivia Mares was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Savanna Esqueda, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.

McQueen's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Damonte Ranch, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.

McQueen will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Lowry at 2:00 p.m. on April 3rd. As for Damonte Ranch, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on James Logan at 10:30 a.m. on April 5th.

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