Softball Recap: Bella Vista Wins Going Away Against Rio Americano

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Previous 4 Games

04/29/25 - Home	9-1 W
04/09/25 - Away	14-0 W
02/28/24 - Away	11-10 W
03/02/22 - Away	12-3 W

Bella Vista won the last time they faced Rio Americano and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Broncos blew past the Raiders 9-1.

Gianna Gambone and Taytum Thayne did most of the damage at the plate: Gambone went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Thayne got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI Thayne has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Patcy Keizer, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run.

Bella Vista always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rio Americano only posted an OBP of .333.

The victory got Bella Vista back to even at 12-12. As for Rio Americano, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-19 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bella Vista will take on Vista del Lago at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Broncos are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Rio Americano, they will challenge Christian Brothers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Falcons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.83 runs per game on average), something the Raiders will no doubt try to take advantage of.