In what's become a running theme this season, Sunset gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Beaverton Beavers a 17-0 shutout. Sunset's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Sophie Pappas was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Pappas was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Jordan Pena was a standout: she scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Claire Hattendorf, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI and a run.
The victory (which was Sunset's third in a row) raised their record to 14-2. As for Beaverton, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
Sunset will head out on the road to square off against Southridge at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Sunset is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road. As for Beaverton, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Mountainside at 5:00 p.m. Beaverton is facing Mountainside at the right time seeing as Mountainside is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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