Softball Game Recap: Waterford Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 7:14pm

Softball Recap: Waterford Wildcats vs. Orestimba Warriors

Waterford is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 13-3 to the Orestimba Warriors on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Waterford of the 19-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.

For Orestimba's part, Belany Martens was a standout: she scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Sophia Machado, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Waterford's loss dropped their record down to 0-17. As for Orestimba, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waterford will take on Gustine at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gustine is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Orestimba, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mariposa County at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.

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