University entered their tilt with Sterling on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Sterling Tigers 14-1. Considering the Bulldogs have won five matches by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jasi Cole made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, University let Kenzie Wyatt and Ellie Baca loose on the outfield. Wyatt scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Baca scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Rylie Tennent, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, University was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .480. The last time their batting average was this high was back in September of 2023.
University now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Sterling, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
University will welcome Palmer Ridge at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Sterling, they will challenge Brush at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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