Softball Recap: Foresthill Wildfires vs. Faith Christian Lions
Foresthill had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They put the hurt on the Faith Christian Lions with a sharp 17-7 victory on Tuesday. Foresthill might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won ten matchups by six runs or more this season.
Summer Stephens was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Stephens has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. Stephens was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and four runs.
In other batting news, Cordelia Hammer and Caillin Noe did most of the damage at the plate: Hammer scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Noe went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Brianna Miller, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Faith Christian's side, Joslyn Henry was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Abken, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
Foresthill pushed their record up to 13-5 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Faith Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7.
Foresthill will face off against Big Valley Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Big Valley Christian will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Foresthill surely won't give up without a fight. Faith Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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