Softball Game Preview: Deer Valley Wolverines vs. Heritage Patriots

Deer Valley hasn't had much luck against Heritage recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Wolverines will welcome the Patriots at 4:00 p.m. Deer Valley has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Deer Valley is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Heritage, falling 13-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Wolverines were not able to get on the board.

Deer Valley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lysette Marcial, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.

Deer Valley's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Heritage, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 8-6-1.