By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama softball team (4-5) split results at West Central Valley on Saturday, June 6. Panorama lost its first game, 8-3 to WCV (4-2), but bounced back with a win over ACGC (2-7).
“The girls showed a lot of heart and competing after coming off a doubleheader and playing first game today vs. WCV. We had some good hits and had runners in scoring positions but did not capitalize on them. We will continue to get the work in and continue to improve throughout the season,” Head Coach Ismael Galvan said.
Vs. WCV, 8-3 L
This game was close early, tied 2-2 after one inning, and Panorama down one, 4-3, heading into the fourth. WCV was able to pull away with one run in the fourth and three in the fifth. Lexi Galvan had the hot bat in this game, going 3/4 with two doubles and one single, added two stolen bases. The Panthers one RBI came via Andrea Knode who went 1/2 with a single and sac-fly. Elah Molloy, Emma Walker and Bridgete White both added one single each. Galvan and Knode split time on the mound, with Galvan striking out three batters.
Vs. ACGC, 8-3 W
The Panthers flipped their earlier score two its advantage in the second leg of the doubleheader.
“We bounced back the second game against ACGC and had great approaches at the plate taking advantage of some timely hits. Girls reached the bases well, and we did a great job of communicating the whole game. Andrea Knode pitched a great game for us, and I look forward to getting the girls back on the field on Monday,” Galvan said.
Panorama started the game with six runs in the first inning and never looked back. Knode had two hits, both singles, with two RBIs. Ines Gimeno-Perez, Hannah Dishman and Anabel Pudenz all had one RBI each. Walker had a double in the contest as well. Knode spent all six innings on the mound, striking out eight batters while only allowing four hits to earn the win.