Softball Recap: Reed Takes a Loss

Reed extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 29-8 in the process. They lost 10-1 to the Palo Verde Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Raiders have suffered since April 24th.

Breanna Staats made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.

As for Palo Verde, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 23-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average this season.

On Palo Verde's side, Ava Koenig spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up nine Ks. Koenig has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mya Bartlett, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and five RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Taylor Johns, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.

Reed and Palo Verde are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Raiders will face off against Spanish Springs at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Palo Verde, they will square off against Centennial at 12:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Panthers 1.7, the Bulldogs 4) so any runs scored will be well earned.