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Pirates double up Rams

The Braden River softball team remained unbeaten with a 10-5 victory against Riverview March 9.


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 9:59 p.m. March 9, 2016
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The Braden River High softball team improved its record to 12-0 with a 10-5 victory against Riverview in non-district action March 9. 

Junior second baseman Myah Moy had three hits, including a double and a triple, three RBI and scored a pair of runs to lead the way for the Pirates at the plate. Bethaney Keen had a pair of hits and scored a run. Linda Ross added a hit and scored three runs. 

Pitcher Lexi Phelps earned the win on the mound for Braden River, finishing with a pair of strikeouts. 

Riverview's Marina Clark had three hits, including a double, and drove in the Rams' first two runs of the game. The Rams return to action at 7 p.m. March 17 versus Lakewood Ranch. 

Junior Lexi Phelps earned the win on the mound for Braden River.
Junior Lexi Phelps earned the win on the mound for Braden River.
Braden River junior Sarah Crawford looks to make contact in the first inning.
Braden River junior Sarah Crawford looks to make contact in the first inning.
Deanna Stevens got the call on the mound for Riverview in its non-district game versus Braden River March 9.
Deanna Stevens got the call on the mound for Riverview in its non-district game versus Braden River March 9.
Brooke Farrow and Myah Moy congratulate one another after Braden River took an early 1-0 lead.
Brooke Farrow and Myah Moy congratulate one another after Braden River took an early 1-0 lead.
Riverview catcher Ally Merrill toss the ball back to the mound.
Riverview catcher Ally Merrill toss the ball back to the mound.
Ally Merrill is Riverview's starting catcher.
Ally Merrill is Riverview's starting catcher.
Braden River junior second baseman Myah Moy tosses the ball back to first base.
Braden River junior second baseman Myah Moy tosses the ball back to first base.
Riverview's Rachel West makes contact in the bottom of the first inning.
Riverview's Rachel West makes contact in the bottom of the first inning.
Riverview's Rachel West races down the first base line.
Riverview's Rachel West races down the first base line.
Riverview's Gabby Hernandez notched a hit in her first at bat March 9.
Riverview's Gabby Hernandez notched a hit in her first at bat March 9.
Riverview's Lauren Walker makes contact in her first at bat.
Riverview's Lauren Walker makes contact in her first at bat.
Braden River's Lexi Phelps and Bethaney Keen collide while going for a pop up.
Braden River's Lexi Phelps and Bethaney Keen collide while going for a pop up.
Riverview's Marina Clark had three hits, including a double.
Riverview's Marina Clark had three hits, including a double.
Gabby Hernandez came around to score Riverview's first run of the game March 9.
Gabby Hernandez came around to score Riverview's first run of the game March 9.
Braden River junior Ali Yawn came on to pinch run.
Braden River junior Ali Yawn came on to pinch run.
Zaire Yancy steps to the plate for the Pirates during their game against Riverview March 9.
Zaire Yancy steps to the plate for the Pirates during their game against Riverview March 9.
Ryleigh Taylor plays first base for the Rams.
Ryleigh Taylor plays first base for the Rams.
Braden River shortstop Linda Ross got a hit in the second inning.
Braden River shortstop Linda Ross got a hit in the second inning.
Senior Linda Ross scored three runs for Braden River.
Senior Linda Ross scored three runs for Braden River.
Senior Kally Martin heads down to first base after drawing a walk.
Senior Kally Martin heads down to first base after drawing a walk.

 

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