Softball Recap: Lauryn Lucero can't quite lead Avenal over Coalinga

By Team Reports Apr 27, 2024, 11:12pm

Softball Recap: Avenal Buccaneers vs. Coalinga Horned Toads

Avenal was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 11-1 to the Coalinga Horned Toads. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Avenal of the 14-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.

Avenal saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lauryn Lucero, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.

On Coalinga's side, the team relied heavily on Brooklyn Davis, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Cristina Guzman, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.

Avenal's loss dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Coalinga, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-7.

Avenal will challenge Tranquillity at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Avenal is facing Tranquillity at the right time seeing as Tranquillity is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Coalinga, they will be playing at home against Mendota at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Coalinga will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.

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