Sandy came into Friday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let the Clackamas Cavaliers onto the board and left with a 10-0 win on Friday. That's more bragging rights for Sandy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ruby Marak was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Marak has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Marak was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Kendall Wickizer and Taylor Donahue did most of the damage at the plate: Wickizer scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Donahue went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Swanson, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Sandy's victory bumped their record up to 6-11. As for Clackamas, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sandy will face off against La Salle at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. La Salle will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Clackamas, they will head out on the road to take on Central Catholic at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Central Catholic will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Clackamas surely won't give up without a fight.
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