Softball Recap: Sanger Wins Going Away Against Sanger West

Apaches

Margin (Wins)

02/26/25 vs Lemoore	16
03/07/25 vs Lemoore	10
03/11/25 vs Mission Oak	8
04/08/25 @ Sanger West	7
03/08/25 vs Golden West	7

After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Sanger brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They blew past the Sanger West Hornets 10-3 on Tuesday. The Apaches might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by six runs or more this season.

Emma Hernandez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. Hernandez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Arianah Cardoso was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Aundrea Orosco was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.

Sanger's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-4. As for Sanger West, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6-1 record this season.

Sanger will host Justin Garza at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Apaches' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Guardians have averaged an impressive 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Sanger West, they are taking a road trip to face off against Bullard at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Hornets surely won't give up without a fight.