Softball Recap: Madera wins going away against San Joaquin Memorial

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 11:34pm

Softball Recap: Madera Coyotes vs. San Joaquin Memorial Panthers

Madera got themselves on the board against San Joaquin Memorial on Tuesday, but San Joaquin Memorial never followed suit. They were the clear victor by an 11-0 margin over the San Joaquin Memorial Panthers. That's more bragging rights for Madera, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Madera got a massive performance out of Malea Ricks, who scored a run and stole five bases while going 3-for-3. Ricks is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kailea Ricks, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base.

Madera's victory bumped their record up to 14-9-1. As for San Joaquin Memorial, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-14.

Madera will head out on the road to take on Edison at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Edison: 4, Madera: 3) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for San Joaquin Memorial, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Justin Garza at 3:30 p.m. Justin Garza is coming into the contest with five straight defeats on the road, meaning San Joaquin Memorial will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.

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