Softball Recap: Silver Valley Comes Up Short

Silver Valley extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-10. They lost 25-7 to Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy. While the Trojans didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy 6-0 in the first period.

Danika Gonzalez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Denise Smith, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

As for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-6. The result was nothing new for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, who have now won five matchups by 15 runs or more so far this season.

On Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's side, Mia Higareda made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Higareda was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with three runs and three RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in each of the last three games she's played.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Destiny Alvarado, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Rhianna Zamora, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.

Silver Valley wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 17-12 win against Lucerne Valley on the 22nd. Hopefully Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy paid attention to Silver Valley's game: the next time they hit the field , they'll take on Silver Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Friday.