Softball Recap: Red Bluff triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Talina Bussell

By Team Reports Apr 28, 2024, 10:59am

Softball Recap: Red Bluff Spartans vs. Los Molinos Bulldogs

Red Bluff never got on the board in their matchup on Saturday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Los Molinos on Saturday. They came out on top against the Los Molinos Bulldogs by a score of 11-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Red Bluff also won the last time the pair played back in March.

Mattison Kwarta was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Kwarta has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Kwarta was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

In other batting news, Talina Bussell was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Piper Tyler, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.

On Los Molinos' side, Bailey Weibling was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Martinez, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Red Bluff has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7-1 record this season. As for Los Molinos, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 16-6.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Red Bluff will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Pleasant Valley at 5:00 p.m. Pleasant Valley is coming into the game with five straight wins at home, so Red Bluff will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Los Molinos, they will head out on the road to challenge Biggs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Biggs will roll in looking for their 22nd straight victory, something Los Molinos surely won't give up without a fight.

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