Softball Recap: Hoover Snags Third Win in Last Four Games

Patriots

Margin (Wins)

03/12/26 @ Minarets	19
03/31/26 @ Foothill	13
03/17/26 @ Sierra	11
03/10/26 vs Central Valley Christian	11
04/14/26 vs Sunnyside	10

Hoover's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They never let the Sunnyside Wildcats get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by eight runs or more this season.

The team relied heavily on Bellatrix Braun, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases and three runs. Another player making a difference was Layla Jimenez, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.

Hoover always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .538. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sunnyside only posted an OBP of .111.

Hoover has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-12 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Sunnyside, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Hoover is set to take on their familiar foe Torres at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Sunnyside will challenge rival Justin Garza at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.