Wranglers Fall To Highlassies In Extras - Cisco College

Posted: Mar 30, 2019

Game 1:
Highlanders Defeats Resilient Cisco College Softball
Despite a 5-run deficit in the sixth inning, Cisco College Softball almost came all the way back, eventually falling 7-6 to Highlanders on Saturday. Cisco College Softball scored four runs in the failed comeback on a wild pitch by Amanda Contreras, a walk by Taylor Epperson, and a single by Robin Rojas.
Cisco College Softball couldn't keep up with Highlanders early in the game. Highlanders scored on a double by Kaitlin Richards in the first inning and a error in the second inning.
Highlanders got on the board in the first inning when Richards doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.
Cisco College Softball scored four runs in the seventh inning. Cisco College Softball put the pressure on, lead by a walk by Epperson, a single by Rojas, and a sacrifice fly by Contreras.
Emily Klanika led the Highlanders to victory in the pitcher's circle. She allowed six hits and six runs over six and a third innings, striking out seven. Carla Torres threw two-thirds of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Erin Michael took the loss for Cisco College Softball. She went six innings, allowing seven runs on seven hits and striking out one.
Cisco College Softball racked up seven hits on the day. Destiny De Leon and Contreras all managed multiple hits for Cisco College Softball. Contreras and De Leon all had two hits to lead Cisco College Softball. Cisco College Softball tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Contreras led the way with two.
Highlanders had seven hits in the game. Emeri Eubanks, Olivia Lantigua, and Richards each collected multiple hits for Highlanders.
Game 2:
Walk-Off Seals Win For Highlanders Against Cisco College Softball
It came down to the last play, but Cisco College Softball was on the wrong end of a 3-2 defeat to Highlanders on Saturday. The game was tied at two with Highlanders batting in the bottom of the eighth when Ariana Perales singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.
The pitching was strong on both sides. Highlanders pitchers struck out six, while Cisco College Softball sat down one.
Cisco College Softball evened things up at two in the top of the seventh inning. Everly Careydrove in one when she singled.
Carla Torres led the Highlanders to victory on the rubber. She went eight innings, allowing two runs on eight hits, striking out six and walking zero.
Ileano Ortega took the loss for Cisco College Softball. She allowed nine hits and three runs over seven and two-thirds innings, striking out one.
Yamilex Valdez led Cisco College Softball with two hits in four at bats.
Perales went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead Highlanders in hits. Highlanders was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Sophie Wideman made the most plays with seven.