Softball Recap: Doherty Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Maritza Enriquez and Cayla Baker

By Team Reports Sep 19, 2024, 12:28pm

Softball Recap: Doherty Spartans vs. Rampart Rams

Doherty was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 20-15 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rampart Rams. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 20-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.

Cayla Baker and Maritza Enriquez stepped up to the plate in a big way. Baker went 4-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and a triple, while Enriquez scored four runs and stole a base while going 5-for-5. That's the most hits Baker has posted since back in October of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddie Schiltz, who scored four runs while going 4-for-5.

Even though they lost, Doherty was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .450. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Doherty's loss dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Rampart, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-6 record.

Doherty will take on Fountain-Fort Carson at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rampart, they will face off against Pine Creek at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pine Creek is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Rampart will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.

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