Warriors Hit Their Way to a 2 game Win over Benedictine

By: SID Chase Dodge

Westcliff Warriors went out to Arizona to face Bendectine-Mesa in their 2nd conference series of the season. The 1st game saw the Warriors strike first with 2 runs in the top of the 1st. The Redhawks found momentum and were able to tie up the game in the 6th. Westcliff was able to gain the lead from a hit from Gabby Clippinger on the play sent home Natalie Ziegler to take the lead 3-2. Heading into the bottom of the 9th, Westcliff brought in their ace pitcher in Nina Hendriks. 3 up and 3 down with a strikeout to end the 1st game with a warrior win 3-2.

The 2nd game saw the Warriors tie their game high in hits with 11. Westcliff with the 2nd game in a row came out swinging with 3 runs in the top of the 1st. The bulk of the Warriors offense occurred in the top of 3rd with a total of 7 runs scored for the Warriors. The most in a single inning for this team. Westcliff was able to end the game due to the mercy rule 11-0 in 5 Innings. Starting pitcher Nina Hendriks earns her 3rd win of the season. 

Game 1

Westcliff Warriors - 3

Benedictine Mesa - 2

Game 2

Westcliff Warriors - 11

Benedictine Mesa - 0

Top Performers Game 1

Becky Ramos: 2-4, 1 RBI and 7 Putouts

Mykala Tokunaga: 1-3, 1 RBI, 6.0 IP, 1st win 

Nina Hendriks: 1 Save, 1 SO

Celeste Huffman: 2B

Natalie Ziegler: 3B

Top Performers Game 2

Natalie Ziegler: 2-3, 1 RBI

Becky Ramos: 2-3, 1 RBI and 7 POs

Nina Hendriks: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 4 SO (Win)

Gabby Clippinger: 1-3, 2 RBI

Ananda Delegarito: 2 RBI

Siana San Vicente: 1-3, 2 RBI