Softball Recap: Northridge Grizzlies vs. Thompson Valley Eagles
Northridge won the last time they faced Thompson Valley, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Northridge Grizzlies blew past the Thompson Valley Eagles 11-1. Considering the Grizzlies have won 11 matches by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Brooke Riofrio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Northridge let Bailey McGeen and Naomi Propes loose on the outfield. McGeen went 4-for-5 with four runs, three doubles, and two RBI, while Propes scored two runs while going 4-for-5. The dominant performance also gave Propes a new career-high in hits. Another player making a difference was Lotte Cardiel, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Northridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least ten hits in five consecutive games.
Northridge's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-7. As for Thompson Valley, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-9.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Northridge beat Thompson Valley by a score of 15-3 later that day.
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