Softball Recap: Valley View Tigers vs. McAllen Bulldogs
Valley View was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 17-0 to the McAllen Bulldogs, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Valley View of the 12-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For McAllen's part, Sarah Menard was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Menard has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Menard was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Giada Farias was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Diana Villanueva was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Valley View's loss dropped their record down to 4-20. As for McAllen, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-6-1.
Valley View does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for McAllen, they will head out on the road to square off against Lopez at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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