The Pinecrest Academy Cadence Cougars will head out on the road to challenge the Basic Wolves at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The pair are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Even though Pinecrest Academy Cadence couldn't quite topple Durango on Friday, it was still a huge improvement compared to the eight-point loss they took when the two last played. Pinecrest Academy Cadence blew past Durango 16-6. The win was just what Pinecrest Academy Cadence needed coming off of a 14-2 defeat in their prior match.
Gabriella Colarco made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Colarco has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Colarco was also big at the plate, scoring four runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Elise Kemble was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Vaite?a Yadao, who scored three runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Basic came tearing into Friday's contest with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Dragons as they made off with a 16-3 victory. The result was nothing new for Basic, who have now won seven matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Like Pinecrest Academy Cadence, Basic also got a great game from a two-way player: Mia Frias. Throwing, Frias struck out 12 batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Melanie Hughes tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). At bat, Frias scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Hughes scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabrielle Clayton, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Samantha Marquez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence's record is now 5-11. As for Basic, their win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-6.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Pinecrest Academy Cadence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .338. However, it's not like Basic struggles in that department as they've averaged .369. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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