Softball Game Preview: Apple Valley Sun Devils vs. Rancho Cucamonga Cougars

Sun Devils

Runs

04/22/25 @ Serrano	12
04/17/25 vs Oak Hills	2
04/15/25 vs Sultana	5
04/10/25 @ Burroughs	17
04/08/25 @ Hesperia	22
+ 13 more games

The Apple Valley Sun Devils will head out to face off against the Rancho Cucamonga Cougars at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Apple Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.

Apple Valley will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Thursday, then bounced right back against Serrano on Tuesday. The Sun Devils blew past the Diamondbacks 12-2. The win continues a trend for the Sun Devils in their matchups with the Diamondbacks: they've now won six in a row.

Brynne Johnson was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Johnson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.

In other batting news, Brooke Johnson was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run and two runs.

Apple Valley lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.

Meanwhile, Rancho Cucamonga lost 14-1 to Chino Hills on Friday. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Apple Valley's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-6-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Rancho Cucamonga, they now have a losing record of 9-10.

Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Apple Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .342. However, it's not like Rancho Cucamonga struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.