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ACU's pitcher tags an opposing player trying to run to home base. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Gallery: Softball takes on Odessa College in scrimmage match

October 14, 2024 by Steven Infante

The women’s softball team faced off against Odessa College in a scrimmage match on Saturday. The Wildcats managed to pull off a victory, although the last two innings of this nine-inning game were situational. The inning started with players on 1st and 3rd with no outs. The team is set to face off in another home game on Tuesday against Western Texas College at 4:00 p.m..

The Wildcat’s first basemen congratulates their pitcher after a strikeout. (Photo by Steven Infante)
A Wildcat swings and hits the ball into play. (Photo by Steven Infante)
A Wildcat pitches the ball to the opposing team. (Photo by Steven Infante)

A Wildcat swings and hits the ball. (Photo by Steven Infante)
ACU’s second basemen throws the ball down to first base. (Photo by Steven Infante)
A Wildcat hits a ground ball. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Taylor Haywood, freshman from Austin, throws the ball across the diamond for an out. (Photo by Steven Infante)
A Wildcat practices her throw down with the catcher before the inning starts. (Photo by Steven Infante)
A Wildcat pushes off second base and sprints towards third. (Photo by Steven Infante)

A Wildcat goes down to the third base line waiting for a chance to score. (Photo by Steven Infante)
ACU’s pitcher tags an opposing player trying to run to home base. (Photo by Steven Infante)
A Wildcat slides into home plate, earning a run. (Photo by Steven Infante)

A Wildcat slides into second base after a steal. (Photo by Steven Infante)
A Wildcat dives into home plate, earning a run. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: ACU Softball, Odessa College, Odessa Softball, Softball, Women's Softball

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