Softball Game Recap: Burlingame Bearcats vs. Mission Valley Vikings

By Team Reports Apr 8, 2024, 3:31pm

Softball Recap: Burlingame Bearcats vs. Mission Valley Vikings

Monday just wasn't the day for Burlingame's offense. They fell victim to a tough 8-0 loss at the hands of the Mission Valley Vikings on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Burlingame of the 12-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.

For Mission Valley's part, Burlingame's batters probably weren't too happy with Maddie Kraus, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 14 Ks (she gave up no walks). Kraus has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Adaline Bloomfield was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Josie Buchmeier, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Burlingame's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Mission Valley, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-3.

While Burlingame had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.

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