Softball Recap: Mountain View Takes a Loss

Mountain View had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 5-9 to make it four. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Kelso Hilanders. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Hilanders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-0 back in April.

Mountain View saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emily Palomino, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.

As for Kelso, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.

On Kelso's side, Paityn Mackin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on six hits and racked up 18 Ks.

On the hitting side, Karmynn Petrisor was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mountain View will venture away from home to challenge Evergreen at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Thunder are facing the Plainsmen at the right time seeing as the Plainsmen are stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Kelso, they will head out on the road to square off against Ridgefield at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Spudders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Hilanders' hitters will have their work cut out for them.