Softball Recap: Golden Valley has no trouble against Foothill

By Team Reports May 4, 2024, 12:51pm

Softball Recap: Golden Valley Bulldogs vs. Foothill Trojans

Golden Valley can now show off 14 landslide victories after their most recent match on Friday. They blew past the Foothill Trojans 17-4. Golden Valley is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 14 straight.

Valeria Martinez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Martinez has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Martinez was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, Golden Valley got a massive performance out of Emma Heath, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Alina-Jolie Allen was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.

Golden Valley is on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 16 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 21-3 record this season. As for Foothill, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-20.

Golden Valley will head out on the road to face off against Del Oro at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Golden Valley is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road. As for Foothill, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Mira Monte at 4:45 p.m. Foothill and Mira Monte are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.

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