Softball Recap: Paradise Valley Trojans vs. Ironwood Eagles
Paradise Valley had to endure a ten-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Ironwood Eagles out 13-12. The high-scoring effort was just what Paradise Valley needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Chloe Herron and Maddie Ryan did most of the damage at the plate: Herron got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and a triple, while Ryan scored three runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jasmine Esckelson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Ironwood's side, Addison Monahan led a balanced group of hitters, going 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Samantha Murray, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5.
Paradise Valley's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-14. As for Ironwood, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Paradise Valley will look to defend their home field on Friday against Sunrise Mountain at 4:00 p.m. Paradise Valley has given up an average of 10.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Ironwood, they will head out on the road to square off against Kellis at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Ironwood has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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