The Moreno Valley Vikings will take on the Rancho Verde Mustangs at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with six consecutive losses apiece.
Moreno Valley lost 18-1 to Paloma Valley on Wednesday.
Moreno Valley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ximena Lopez, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Hemet hit Rancho Verde with a four-run first inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Mustangs came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 15-6.
Moreno Valley's loss dropped their record down to 4-16-1. As for Rancho Verde, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-14.
Moreno Valley's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. The Vikings have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Rancho Verde, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Moreno Valley continue to outrun the ball?
Moreno Valley suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Rancho Verde when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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