
Apollos
| 05/04/26 @ Aloha | 20 |
| 03/24/26 vs Crescent Valley | 17 |
| 04/03/26 @ Silverton | 16 |
| 04/14/26 vs Central Catholic | 15 |
| 03/23/26 vs Franklin | 15 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Sunset). They were the clear victors by a 21-1 margin over the Aloha Warriors on Monday. Considering the Apollos have won 15 contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Sydney Arnold made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and one double. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Claire Townsend was a standout: she went a perfect 5-for-5 with five runs, five RBI, and two doubles. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Shelby Townsend, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Sunset was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .543. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .379 or higher in three consecutive games.
Sunset's record is now 15-7. As for Aloha, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Sunset will square off against Southridge at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Skyhawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.8 runs per game on average), something the Apollos will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Aloha, they will challenge Westview at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.53 runs per game on average), something the Warriors will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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