Softball Recap: Corner Canyon Chargers vs. Skyline Eagles
Corner Canyon can finally bid farewell to their 12-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They blew past the Skyline Eagles 21-14.
Isabella Bassani made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Bassani has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bassani was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Bently Paynter was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Gwen Curry, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
On Skyline's side, Addison Henninger stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabelle Rupp, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Skyline was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with seven doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Corner Canyon only hit three.
Corner Canyon's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-14. As for Skyline, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Corner Canyon will take on East at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Skyline, they will head out on the road to square off against Olympus at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Olympus will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Skyline surely won't give up without a fight.
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