Softball Recap: Sun Valley Comes Up Short

Sun Valley extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 6-10 in the process. They came up short against the Marvin Ridge Mavericks, falling 20-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mavericks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-4 back in March.

As for Marvin Ridge, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 15-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.

For Marvin Ridge's part, Anna Phifer made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Phifer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one run and one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lexi Kirby, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, seven RBI, and three runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Hannah Ziecik, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.

Sun Valley didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 13-8 loss against Porter Ridge on the 16th. As for Marvin Ridge, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 6-0 defeat against Weddington on the 17th.