Softball Recap: Highlands Owls vs. Jefferson Mustangs
Highlands's found some homefield redemption this week after a tough overtime loss to Edison on Tuesday. The Highlands Owls had just enough and edged the Jefferson Mustangs out 8-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Highlands also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Alyna Oppelt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (she also only allowed one walk). Oppelt was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jenesis Rodriguez was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three doubles, a stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Analia Aparicio, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Like Highlands, Jefferson also got a great game from a two-way player: Danielle Calvario. She struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. Calvario was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, Joceline Medelline made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a triple and two RBI. Mia Torres was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Jefferson didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Highlands only tossed four.
Highlands' win bumped their record up to 5-7-1. As for Jefferson, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-16.
Highlands will be playing in front of their home fans against Alamo Heights at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Alamo Heights is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Jefferson, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against MacArthur at 7:15 p.m. MacArthur is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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