Softball Recap: Arbor View has no trouble against Green Valley

By Team Reports Apr 12, 2024, 1:33am

Softball Recap: Arbor View Aggies vs. Green Valley Gators

Arbor View won against Silverado last Tuesday with 15 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Arbor View Aggies were the clear victor by a 15-4 margin over the Green Valley Gators. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Arbor View.

Audrey Melton spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits.

At the plate, Raeann Barral was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was McKenna Oestreich, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

On Green Valley's side, Lyla Baxter was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base. Baxter is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played.

Arbor View is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-12 record this season. As for Green Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 7-6.

Arbor View will head out on the road to face off against Bishop Gorman at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Arbor View's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups. As for Green Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Faith Lutheran at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Green Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.

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