Softball Recap: Wilder Takes a Loss

Wilder extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 6-9 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Garden Valley Wolverines. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wolverines this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-9 on Wednesday.

M. Lopez

Stolen Base

04/30/25 @ Garden Valley	2
04/30/25 @ Garden Valley	2
04/28/25 vs Idaho City	2
04/23/25 @ Horseshoe Bend	4
04/21/25 @ Rimrock	1

M. Lopez was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. A. Manzanares also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

As for Garden Valley, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 11-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since May 3, 2024.

On Garden Valley's side, Liliana LaFleur spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned runs on six hits.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lacey Tucker, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since April 2nd. Another player making a difference was Emma Shannahan, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Wilder is set to face off against their familiar foe Glenns Ferry at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Garden Valley will challenge rival Horseshoe Bend at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.