Softball Recap: Thursday's Win Is Basic's Sixth in Last Seven Outings

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Previous Games

04/17/25 - Home	9-3 W
04/04/25 - Away	10-6 W
05/16/24 - Neutral	9-5 W
04/18/24 - Away	13-0 W
04/05/24 - Home	21-10 W
+ 2 more games

Basic had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Spring Valley on Thursday. The Wolves put the hurt on the Grizzlies with a sharp 9-3 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-6 two weeks ago.

Melanie Hughes made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Hughes was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Natalee Ramos was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That double was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Frias, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.

Basic has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for Spring Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-8.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Basic will host Sierra Vista at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wolves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mountain Lions have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Spring Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Rancho at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Grizzlies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.