Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Widefield). They put the hurt on the Sierra Stallions with a sharp 16-4 win on Saturday. The Gladiators might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by nine runs or more this season.
Olivia McEwen made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Isabella Monk was incredible, going 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in September of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooke Foster, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Widefield is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Sierra, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Widefield is taking a road trip to square off against Canon City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Canon City is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Sierra, they will welcome The Classical Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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