Softball Recap: Vallejo Redhawks vs. Swett Warriors
Vallejo lost against Swett last Wednesday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Vallejo Redhawks wound up on the wrong side of a rough 28-13 walloping at the hands of the Swett Warriors. Vallejo has struggled against Swett recently, as their game on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Maddie Melgoza and Mila Radillo did some serious damage despite the final result: Melgoza went 3-for-3 with five RBI and two doubles, while Radillo scored three runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Amiyah Davis, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Vallejo was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .480. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
On Swett's side, Kailea Barte was a standout: she scored five runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Barte is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last nine games she's played. Selene Schlepp was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-4.
Vallejo's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Swett, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 8-3.
Vallejo will head out on the road to face off against De Anza at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. De Anza is coming into the contest with three straight wins at home, so Vallejo will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Swett will take on Bethel at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Swett's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last six matchups.
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