The Benedictine Mesa Softball team had a mixed doubleheader against La Sierra, losing the first game 2-4 but bouncing back with a convincing 6-0 victory in the second game.
Game 1:
In the first inning, La Sierra took an early 1-0 lead as D. Pfennig stole second, and A. Cook stole third, subsequently scoring on an error by the catcher. The fourth inning saw La Sierra extending their lead with A. Cook walking and C. Ruiz singling to center field, bringing in 2 more RBIs, making it 4-0. Benedictine Mesa made a comeback in the sixth inning with S. Lawrence's double, bringing in 2 RBIs. Despite their efforts, the final score remained 2-4 in favor of La Sierra.
Game 2:
In the first inning, Benedictine Mesa took an early 1-0 lead as M. Hamilton singled to left field, bringing in an unearned run. The sixth inning proved pivotal for Benedictine Mesa, with Hamilton homering and A. Clack singling to right center, bringing in 2 RBIs. S. Lawrence contributed with a sacrifice fly, and B. Ayala's double down the left-field line brought in an additional run, securing a 6-0 victory.
Key Players:
-
Autumn Giannini had one run in the first game.
-
Lauren Franco had one hit on one at-bat and one run in the first game.
- McKenzie Hamilton had an outstanding performance in the second game with 3 hits on 3 at-bats, one run, and 2 RBIs.
-
Amanda Clack contributed with 2 hits on 4 at-bats, one run, and 2 RBIs in the second game.
Looking Ahead:
The Redhawks are set to return to action on Monday, March 11th, playing a doubleheader against La Sierra at 11 AM and 1 PM.