In what's become a running theme this season, El Capitan/Centennial Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They put the hurt on the Maryvale Prep Matador with a sharp 22-11 win. El Capitan/Centennial Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Samantha Hammon made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Hammon was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Ruth Timpson was a standout: she fired off two home runs, three stolen bases, and five RBI while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Marissa Williams, who scored three runs and stole six bases while going 2-for-2.
On Maryvale Prep's side, Kaylyn Schiefelbein made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole six bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Natalie Heidmann, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for El Capitan/Centennial Academy and bumps their season record up to 4-2. As for Maryvale Prep, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-7.
El Capitan/Centennial Academy has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Beaver Dam at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Maryvale Prep, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Salome at 4:00 p.m. Maryvale Prep is facing Salome at the right time seeing as Salome is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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