Softball Recap: Greeley West Spartans vs. Skyline Falcons
Greeley West entered their tilt with Skyline on Friday with nine consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with ten. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Skyline Falcons an 18-0 shutout. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by eight runs or more this season.
Ellyse Hydock was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with two triples, five RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Greeley West got a massive performance out of Hayden Atchley, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Madison DeVaullt, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Greeley West was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of 1.000. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .419 or higher in four consecutive matchups.
Greeley West's win bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Skyline, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Greeley West will host Windsor at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Greeley West has won six straight at home dating back to last season, while Windsor won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Skyline, they will welcome Mead at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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