Softball Game Preview: Van Nuys Heads Out

By Team Reports May 5, 2024, 3:59am

Softball Preview: Van Nuys Wolves vs. Animo De La Hoya Boxers

The Van Nuys Wolves will head out on the road to take on the Animo De La Hoya Boxers at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Van Nuys is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 13-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.

Van Nuys lost 23-13 to Panorama on Friday. Even if Van Nuys couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.

Monserat Jimenez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Isabella Arroyo, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Animo De La Hoya's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They lost 12-2 to Smidt Tech. Having soared to a lofty 22 runs in the game before, Animo De La Hoya couldn't push the score so high this time.

Van Nuys' defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Animo De La Hoya, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-3.

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