Softball Recap: Orange Vista Wins Going Away Against Hemet

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Previous 3 Games

05/01/25 - Away	13-6 W
04/14/25 - Home	8-0 W
02/12/22 - Neutral	9-8 W

Orange Vista's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Hemet Bulldogs 13-6. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Coyotes considering their two-run performance the game before.

Jazmine Zabala spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits.

On the hitting side, Macai Johnson and Jayla Holley did most of the damage at the plate: Johnson went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Holley got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs Holley has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Makayla Overton, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

Orange Vista was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hemet only posted a batting average of .207.

The victory snapped Orange Vista's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 12-9 record. As for Hemet, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-11 record this season.

Orange Vista will host Rancho Verde at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. The Coyotes will need to watch out since the Mustangs have now posted at least ten runs in their last five contests. As for Hemet, they will head out on the road to challenge Valley View at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.