Softball Recap: Foothill Trojans vs. Arvin Bears
Foothill lost against Arvin last Wednesday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Foothill Trojans lost 12-4 to the Arvin Bears. The defeat continues a trend for Foothill in their matchups with Arvin: they've now lost six in a row.
For Arvin's part, Ava Velazquez made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). Velazquez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Velazquez was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with four RBI and a run.
In other batting news, Angelina Cerecer was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jalynn Bautista, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Foothill's loss dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Arvin, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Foothill will take on Golden Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Golden Valley will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Foothill surely won't give up without a fight. As for Arvin, they will head out on the road to challenge Mira Monte at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Arvin is facing Mira Monte at the right time seeing as Mira Monte is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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