Softball Game Preview: Castaic Coyotes vs. Valencia Vikings

Castaic is 0-7 against Valencia since March of 2022 but things could change on Tuesday. The Coyotes will host the Vikings at 3:15 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

On Saturday, Castaic came up short against West Ranch and fell 8-3.

Lulu Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Saugus hit Valencia with a four-run fifth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Vikings fell just short of the Centurions by a score of 5-4. Vikings fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Centurions since on Thursday.

Carly Kearns spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Scarlett Carlson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.

Valencia's loss dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Castaic, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-10.

Castaic might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Valencia when the teams last played back in March. Will the Coyotes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.