Softball Recap: Valley Center Jaguars vs. Escondido Cougars
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Westview, Valley Center was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 11-3 margin over the Escondido Cougars. That looming 11-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Valley Center yet this season.
Winter Molina was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Molina has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Molina was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Nava, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Su'La Devers was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Valley Center's win ended an 11-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-21-1. As for Escondido, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 14 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-20 record this season.
As of now, neither Valley Center nor Escondido have any future games scheduled.
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