Softball Game Preview: Richmond Oilers vs. Deer Valley Wolverines

Richmond is on a five-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Deer Valley a 13-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Richmond Oilers will welcome the Deer Valley Wolverines at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Richmond lost 28-7 to El Cerrito on Friday.

Meanwhile, Deer Valley came up short against Irvington on Tuesday, falling 17-6.

Braelyn Valdez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing Three bases. while going 1-for-2. Valdez is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least three every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Lysette Marcial, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Richmond's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Deer Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.