Softball Recap: Averie Croissant can't quite lead Kingsburg over Selma

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 10:54am

Softball Recap: Kingsburg Vikings vs. Selma Bears

It was a good run, but Kingsburg unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Selma Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kingsburg of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.

Kingsburg saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Averie Croissant, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

Even though they lost, Kingsburg was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Selma didn't hit any.

On Selma's side, the team relied heavily on Marina Hernandez, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and a run. Roxy Jo Flores was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.

Kingsburg's loss dropped their record down to 14-5-1. As for Selma, they now have a winning record of 11-10.

Kingsburg will head out on the road to challenge Sierra Pacific at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Kingsburg's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Sierra Pacific's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Selma, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Washington Union at 6:30 p.m. Selma is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.

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