Softball Recap: Rialto Knights vs. Arroyo Valley Hawks
Rialto came into Monday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by an 11-5 margin over the Arroyo Valley Hawks on Monday. That's more bragging rights for Rialto, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Natalie Pedroza spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Andrea Teopantitla, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Delilah Perez, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Arroyo Valley's side, Kylee Madrigal was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Leilanny Limon was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Rialto's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-16. As for Arroyo Valley, their defeat was their 11th straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-20.
Rialto will take on Carter at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Carter will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Rialto surely won't give up without a fight. Arroyo Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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