Softball Recap: Ray Takes a Loss

Ray extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 10-20. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 15-14 heartbreaker at the hands of the Gregory-Portland Wildcats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-6 back in March.

Isabella Saenz led a balanced group of hitters, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Valeria Montiel, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs.

As for Gregory-Portland, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-16-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since February 19th.

On Gregory-Portland's side, Emily LaFavers made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. LaFavers has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her five plate appearances with two runs.

In other batting news, Leanna Molina was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Cadence Sandoval was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ray will challenge King at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Mustangs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.84 runs per game on average), something the Fghtng Texans will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Gregory-Portland, they will take on Alice at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Coyotes have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.64 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.