Softball Recap: Needles Extends Winning Streak to Three

While Needles's win against Holtville wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Mustangs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-9 victory over the Vikings on Tuesday. Winning may never get old, but the Mustangs sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.

Audrina Bullchild spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.

Summer Scott

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/22/25 vs Holtville	4
04/14/25 vs Pahrump Valley	2
03/28/25 @ Lincoln County	2
03/21/25 vs Awaken Christian	2
03/18/25 @ Pahrump Valley	2

At the plate, Needles got a big performance out of Summer Scott, who went 1-for-3 with four RBI and one run. Those four RBI gave Scott a new career-high. Liana DeLeon was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.

Needles' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-6. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Holtville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season.

Needles will head out to face off against GV Christian at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Guardians have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season. As for Holtville, they will welcome Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on a five-game losing streak.