Softball Recap: Agua Fria Owls vs. Goldwater Bulldogs
Agua Fria was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 10-3 loss at the hands of the Goldwater Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Agua Fria of the 12-8 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Kierra Blythe made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run.
On Goldwater's side, Micaela De La Torre spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. De La Torre has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Faith Pederson and Johanna Hampton did most of the damage at the plate: Pederson scored two runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-5, while Hampton scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Adrianna Trufin, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-5.
Agua Fria's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Goldwater, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
While Agua Fria had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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