Softball Recap: Buhach Colony comes up short despite Peyton Runyan-Rocha's strong performance

By Team Reports Apr 27, 2024, 5:59pm

Softball Recap: Buhach Colony Thunder vs. Atwater Falcons

Buhach Colony lost against Atwater back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Buhach Colony Thunder lost 12-4 to the Atwater Falcons.

Peyton Runyan-Rocha made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4.

On Atwater's side, Kylie Medina made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits. Medina has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Medina was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, Mia Hendrickson was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Madi Hiler was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.

Buhach Colony has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season. As for Atwater, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 12-10.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Buhach Colony will take on Hughson at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Buhach Colony is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Atwater, they will be playing at home against Patterson at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Atwater is on a four-game streak of home wins, Patterson a five-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.

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