Softball Recap: Zuni Takes a Loss

Zuni had lost six straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 5-17 to make it seven. They lost 16-2 to the Navajo Prep Eagles. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Thunderbirds couldn't push the score so high this time.

As for Navajo Prep, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 17-5. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won 11 matches by six runs or more so far this season.

For Navajo Prep's part, Leilani Wood made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wood has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Navajo Prep got a massive performance out of Amia Salazar, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Isabella Yazzie was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Navajo Prep beat Zuni by a score of 13-3 later that day.