Softball Recap: Vallivue Falcons vs. Skyview Hawks
If Vallivue was feeling good off their 15-0 takedown of Columbia last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Vallivue Falcons fell just short of the Skyview Hawks by a score of 6-4 on Friday. Vallivue was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Skyview apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played on April 10th.
Vallivue saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Evonny Gonzales, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Abbie Egglston, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Skyview's side, Makenna Shamy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. Shamy has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lily Bittinger was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Burns, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Vallivue's defeat dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Skyview, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 11-10.
Vallivue will head out on the road to take on Ridgevue at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Vallivue is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Skyview, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Columbia at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Columbia is coming into the game with eight straight losses on the road, meaning Skyview will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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