Softball Recap: West Vikings vs. Tehachapi Warriors
West is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 22-1 to the Tehachapi Warriors on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to West of the 24-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
For Tehachapi's part, Averianna Porter and Cadence McIrvin made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Porter pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, McIrvin struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Porter scored a run while going 1-for-2, while McIrvin scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Madelyn Leyva was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Alahna Gil, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
West's defeat dropped their record down to 0-20. As for Tehachapi, the victory (which was their 15th in a row) raised their record to 18-6-1.
West will head out on the road to challenge East Bakersfield at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Tehachapi, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Arvin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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