Softball Recap: Placer Makes It Seven in a Row on the Road

Hillmen

Margin (Wins)

03/10/25 vs Foresthill	20
03/26/25 @ Foresthill	16
02/28/25 vs El Dorado	13
02/20/25 @ Marysville	12
03/27/25 vs Bear River	11

Placer had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt River Valley on Tuesday. The Hillmen were the clear victors by a 12-4 margin over the Falcons. The result was nothing new for the Hillmen, who have now won ten contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Sydney Nitta was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Nitta was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI.

In other batting news, Paige Denniston and Ella Osborne did most of the damage at the plate: Denniston scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Osborne scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. That's the most runs Osborne has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Olivia Thornton, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.

Placer was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as River Valley only posted a batting average of .192.

Placer's victory was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-4. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.9 runs over those games. As for River Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season.

Placer will be playing at home against Del Campo at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Hillmen are facing the Cougars at the right time seeing as the Cougars are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for River Valley, they will square off against Nevada Union at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.