Rosalia is 0-9 against Colton since April of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Spartans will be playing at home against the Wildcats at 3:00 p.m. Rosalia has given up an average of 10.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rosalia came up short against Sunnyside Christian on Tuesday, falling 19-8. The Spartans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Colton came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 21-12 margin over the Bulldogs. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by nine runs or more this season.
Kiya Soza was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up seven earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, five runs, and six RBI while going 5-for-6.
In other batting news, Lola Walsborn and Mere Bell did most of the damage at the plate: Walsborn went a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Bell went 4-for-6 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. That triple marked the first that Walsborn has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Ella Nollmeyer, who got on base in three of her six plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Colton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .540. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Genesee only posted an OBP of .400.
Rosalia's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Colton, their win bumped their record up to 6-4.
Rosalia suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Colton in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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