Apaches Dominate Wranglers in Season Opener with Back-to-Back Shutouts

Cisco, TX – The Apaches had a dominant start to their season, cruising to an impressive victory over the Cisco Wranglers in their season opener. In a two-game road series, the Apaches triumphed 18-0 in the first game and followed it up with a 20-0 win in the second game.

Game 1 – The Apaches displayed their offensive power, collecting 14 hits in the five-inning game. Outfielders Jolie Bazan, Payton Bray, and Alinna Cruz, along with infielders Sydney Farmer, Chloe Payne, Mallory Kniffen, and Ky-li Alonzo, each contributed to the team's offensive onslaught. Kniffen hit a double, while Bazan and Cruz both added triples, and Payne smacked a home run. Despite two errors by Bray and Farmer, the Apaches were unfazed as the Wranglers failed to score a run.

Sarah Philips and Toni Gabaldon made their official mound debuts for the Apaches. Philips pitched 3.0 innings, allowing 2 hits, 1 walk, and 1 strikeout while facing 13 batters. Gabaldon followed up with 2.0 innings, giving up 3 hits and facing 8 batters.

Game 2 – The Apaches completed the sweep with another commanding 20-0 victory, maintaining 15 hits in the game. Coach Eric Henderson made several adjustments to the infield rotation, moving Sydney Farmer to third base, Mallory Kniffen behind the plate at catcher, Illeana Hernandez to first base, and Paige Schulze to second base. Farmer had a stellar performance, hitting a double and two home runs, while Schulze added a double of her own.

Overall, it was a fantastic day for the Apaches at the ballpark. They'll be back on the road next, facing Angelina in a doubleheader on Wednesday, February 5th, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.