Softball Recap: Paloma Valley Comes Up Short

Paloma Valley has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.79 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They came up short against the Orange Vista Coyotes, falling 11-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Wildcats have suffered since February 22nd.

Paloma Valley saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashlynn Ferguson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1. Faith Joseph also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Paloma Valley has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-5 record this season. As for Orange Vista, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-5.

While Paloma Valley had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.