Softball Preview: Vallejo Redhawks vs. Bethel Jaguars
Vallejo is 2-8 against Bethel since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Vallejo Redhawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bethel Jaguars at 4:00 a.m. Vallejo is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Vallejo will bounce into Friday's game after beating Bethel, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Vallejo skirted past Bethel 14-12. The win made it back-to-back victories for Vallejo.
Maddie Melgoza was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Melgoza was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Fernanda Villalobos, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Hailey Muya was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Vallejo's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-9. As for Bethel, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-10-1.
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