Softball Game Recap: Valley Rams vs. Beulah Bobcats

Valley had lost four straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 7-20 to make it five. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 12-6 to the Beulah Bobcats, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the fourth time they've come up short against the Bobcats this season, with their most recent loss being a 12-6 defeat on Thursday.

As for Beulah, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-15-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games.

For Beulah's part, Madyson Snedigar made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Snedigar has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madison Tapley, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Another player making a difference was Lilly Grant, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Coincidentally, Valley and Beulah will both be playing Smiths Station the next time they take the field. The Rams will host the Panthers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Bobcats will play them later in the day, at 1:00 p.m.