Denver West had to endure a ten-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Lincoln Lancers a 15-0 shutout on Thursday. The Cowboys' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Angel Lucero made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Lucero was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Alesha Munoz-Sturgeon was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, four stolen bases, and four stolen bases. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits. Nancy Vargas Martin was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1.
Denver West's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-10. As for Lincoln, they are on a 26-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Denver West didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-0 defeat vs. Valley on the 21st. Lincoln has also already played their next matchup, a 15-2 loss against Jefferson on the 20th.
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