Softball Recap: Stella Garverick can't quite lead Rio Americano over Vista del Lago

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 6:33pm

Softball Recap: Rio Americano Raiders vs. Vista del Lago Eagles

Rio Americano was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 17-1 to the Vista del Lago Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rio Americano of the 22-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.

Rio Americano saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Stella Garverick, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.

On Vista del Lago's side, Charlize Cai made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cai was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.

In other batting news, Kamira Stephens was a standout: she went 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Peyton Huber, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.

Rio Americano's defeat dropped their record down to 7-15. As for Vista del Lago, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-7.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rio Americano will take on Del Campo at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Vista del Lago, they will be playing at home against Cordova at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.

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