Softball Recap: Goode STEM Academy Takes a Loss

Goode STEM Academy had lost five straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 3-9 to make it six. They lost 12-2 to the Solorio Sun Warriors. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Sun Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-0 on Saturday.

As for Solorio, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games.

For Solorio's part, Natalie Pacheco made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Pacheco has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

In other batting news, Melanie Martinez and Anahi Valladares did most of the damage at the plate: Martinez went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Valladares went a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI. Martinez has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Fatima Hernandez was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Goode STEM Academy is set to face off against their familiar foe Clemente at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Solorio will take on rival Juarez at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.