Saturday's game against Vernon College Chaparral was a heartbreaker for Cisco College Wranglers, as they lost the lead late in a 16-9 defeat. The game was tied at five with Vernon College Chaparral batting in the top of the sixth when Camile Nunez doubled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.
Despite the loss, Cisco College Wranglers did collect 16 hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Vernon College Chaparral had 19 hits on the way to victory.
Vernon College Chaparral got on the board in the first inning when Nunez drew a walk, scoring one run.
In the top of the fifth inning, Vernon College Chaparral tied things up at five. Nunez hit a solo homer.
Cisco College Wranglers tallied four runs in the seventh inning. Cisco College Wranglers offense in the inning was led by Alyssa Kelley, Ashley Vinton, and Maddie Murley, who each had RBIs in the inning.
Vernon College Chaparral scored eight runs in the seventh inning. Vernon College Chaparral big bats were led by Kim Hierholzer, Kaila Eastburn, Nunez, and Tatum Trester, all driving in runs in the frame.
Laynie Brown got the win for Vernon College Chaparral. The righty allowed ten hits and six runs over five innings, striking out two and walking one.
Caitlyn Rangel took the loss for Cisco College Wranglers. The righty allowed 13 hits and eight runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out six.
Laynie Bastow started the game for Vernon College Chaparral. The pitcher went two innings, allowing three runs on six hits, striking out two and walking one
Cisco College Wranglers socked two home runs on the day. Sara Papizan went yard in the third inning. Taylor Epperson went for the long ball in the second inning.
Cisco College Wranglers collected 16 hits. Murley and Papizan each collected multiple hits for Cisco College Wranglers. Murley went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead Cisco College Wranglers in hits.
Vernon College Chaparral totaled 19 hits in the game. Nunez, Kaylyn Aguirre, Eastburn, Trester, Stonie Carrillo, and America Rubio all managed multiple hits for Vernon College Chaparral. Nunez led Vernon College Chaparral with four hits in four at bats.