Reedley bounces back strong after a tough defeat vs. COS. They went back to the grindstone and put in the hard work to win 5 straight. The Tigers are now 5-2 in conference play and hold 2nd place in the CVC behind FCC. Overall they move to a 12-6 record. They'll play at home tomorrow for a non-conference double-header vs. Ohlone College at 12 & 2pm.
Here's a recap of the five victories:
In a game between Taft and Reedley on March 12, 2024, Reedley emerged victorious with a final score of 10-2. Taft started off strong, scoring two runs in the second inning courtesy of a home run by C. Moyer and a single by J. Gallardo. However, Reedley quickly took control of the game, scoring two runs in the first inning and adding four more in the fourth inning, highlighted by a three RBI double by H. Zapien.
Reedley's offensive power continued in the sixth inning, with Zapien adding another RBI double and A. Castillo, E. Olea, and A. Wright contributing RBI singles. Taft struggled to contain Reedley's offense, committing three errors in the field.
On the pitching side, Taft's I. Navarro struggled, giving up 10 runs (7 earned) on 10 hits over 6 innings. Reedley's T. Sanchez and A. Wright combined to hold Taft to just 2 runs on 8 hits.
Overall, Reedley's strong offensive performance and solid pitching led them to a convincing victory over Taft. The game lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes, with no attendance reported. Reedley's win improves their record to 1-0, while Taft falls to 0-1.
In a dominating performance, Reedley softball team defeated Taft Collegel with a final score of 20-0 on March 12, 2024. The game lasted just 1 hour and 41 minutes and saw Reedley's offense explode for 16 hits.
Reedley got off to a strong start, scoring 2 runs in the first inning and adding 4 more in the second. The team continued to pile on runs in the third and fourth innings, ultimately finishing the game with 20 runs on the board.
A standout performer for Reedley was A. Castillo, who had a stellar game at the plate with a home run and 8 RBIs. A. Everk also had a strong showing, contributing 4 RBIs of her own. On the pitching side, M. Lerma and A. Buchanan combined for a shutout, allowing only 3 hits over 5 innings.
On the other hand, Taft struggled to get their offense going, managing just 3 hits in the game. Pitchers H. Hendricks and I. Navarro had a tough time on the mound, giving up a combined 20 runs.
Overall, Reedley's dominant performance at the plate and on the mound led them to a resounding victory over Taft. The team showcased their offensive firepower and strong pitching, setting a high standard for the rest of the season.
In a matchup between Porterville and Reedley on March 14, 2024, Reedley emerged victorious with a final score of 7-1. The game saw Reedley's offense dominate, with a total of 14 hits compared to Porterville's 2 hits.
Reedley got on the board in the 2nd inning with N. Gonzalez's single that brought in two runs. They extended their lead in the 4th inning with H. Ficher's double that brought in two more runs. A. Everk and H. Zapien also contributed RBIs in the 4th inning to give Reedley a commanding lead.
Porterville managed to score a run in the 5th inning when C. Roseberry advanced to second and K. Lowry scored on an error by the first baseman. However, Reedley responded in the 6th inning with A. Buchanan's RBI single to secure their victory.
On the pitching front, Reedley's T. Sanchez had an impressive performance, pitching 4 scoreless innings with 8 strikeouts. A. Hernandez of Porterville struggled, giving up 7 runs on 14 hits in 6 innings of work.
Overall, Reedley's strong offensive showing and solid pitching led them to a convincing win over Porterville. The game lasted 1 hour and 52 minutes with an attendance of 0.
In a game between Shasta and Reedley on March 16, 2024, Reedley came out on top with a final score of 5-2. Reedley had a strong offensive performance, scoring four runs in the first inning alone. H. Zapien led the way for Reedley with two RBIs, while A. Wright also contributed with two RBIs.
On the other hand, Shasta struggled to generate offense, only managing to score two runs in the fourth inning. J. Bertain and S. Cruz each drove in a run for Shasta.
Pitching was key in this game, as Reedley's T. Sanchez and A. Wright combined to hold Shasta to just four hits and two runs. Sanchez pitched four innings, allowing two runs, while Wright pitched three scoreless innings to close out the game.
Overall, Reedley's strong offensive performance combined with solid pitching led them to victory over Shasta. The game lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes, with a total attendance of 0.
In a close and competitive matchup, Reedley was able to edge out Shasta in a 4-3 victory on March 16, 2024. The game featured strong pitching performances from both teams, with Reedley's M. Lerma allowing three runs over four innings and Shasta's M. Bourke giving up three runs over five innings.
The scoring started in the first inning when Reedley's M. Barbosa singled in H. Zapien to take an early lead. Shasta responded in the second inning with a two-run homer from S. Cruz, putting them ahead 2-1. Shasta extended their lead in the fourth inning with a single from C. Kingsbury that brought in R. Vaughn.
However, Reedley fought back in the fifth inning, tying the game with a walk from A. Wright and an error that allowed T. Sanchez to score. In the sixth inning, A. Castillo's triple brought in the go-ahead run for Reedley, ultimately securing the win.
Overall, it was a well-played game by both teams, with Reedley's strong offensive and defensive performances ultimately leading them to victory. The game lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes with an attendance of 80 at Reedley's field.