Wildcats
| 04/07/25 @ Hemet | 1 |
| 04/03/25 @ Orange Vista | 6 |
| 04/01/25 vs Orange Vista | 5 |
| 03/31/25 @ Heritage | 13 |
| 03/27/25 vs Western Christian | 3 |
| + 11 more games |
For the second straight game, Paloma Valley will face off against Hemet. The Wildcats will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Bulldogs at 3:45 p.m. Paloma Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Paloma Valley's last matchup with Hemet could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Monday. The Wildcats lost 13-1 to the Bulldogs. The Wildcats' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
For Hemet's part, Ryanne Womack made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Womack has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kiley Long, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Natalie Domenigoni was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three runs.
Hemet was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .538. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .316 or higher in seven consecutive contests.
Hemet is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.7 runs over those games. As for Paloma Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Paloma Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .341. However, it's not like Hemet struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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