The Cyprus Pirates will look to defend their home field on Monday against the East Leopards at 1:00 p.m. Cyprus is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Cyprus can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent contest on Saturday. They never let East onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Cyprus.
Bree Garcia made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Garcia has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Garcia was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a home run and five RBI.
In other batting news, Frankee Kelsch was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs. Calee Sharp was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Cyprus pushed their record up to 14-10 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for East, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cyprus has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like East struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.7. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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