Softball Recap: Destrehan Wildcats vs. Slidell Tigers
Destrehan entered their tilt with Slidell with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Slidell Tigers on Monday. That's more bragging rights for Destrehan, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jolie Lozano spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Destrehan let Makayla Thomas and Ava Burkett loose on the outfield. Thomas scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Burkett scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Slidell's side, Bree McCleary was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. McCleary was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
McCleary wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Emma Whittington, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Slidell didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Destrehan only tossed four.
Destrehan has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 24-7 record this season. As for Slidell, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 25-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Destrehan will take on East Ascension at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. East Ascension is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Slidell, they will be playing at home against Belle Chasse at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Belle Chasse will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Slidell surely won't give up without a fight.
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