Softball Recap: Moon Valley Takes a Loss

Moon Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 13-12 heartbreaker at the hands of the Dysart Demons. Even if the Rockets couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.

Jada Young was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Vida Cedillo, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.

Moon Valley's loss dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Dysart, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 2-14 record.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Moon Valley will take on Shadow Mountain at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Matadors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.92 runs per game on average), something the Rockets will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Dysart, they will square off against Carl Hayden Community at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.