Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Elizabeth). They were the clear victor by a 14-2 margin over the Pueblo East Eagles on Wednesday. The Cardinals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by eight runs or more this season.
Faith Carlson made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). What's more, she also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Elizabeth got a massive performance out of Larissa Wesbrook, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. What's more, Wesbrook also posted a .667 OBP, which is the highestshe's posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Olivia Vieyra, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Elizabeth kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pueblo East only hit four.
The win was the fourth in a row for Elizabeth, bringing their record for this year to 9-3. As for Pueblo East, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-10.
Elizabeth will take on Mitchell at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Elizabeth is facing Mitchell at the right time seeing as Mitchell is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Pueblo East, they will host Pueblo Centennial at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Pueblo Centennial is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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