Softball Recap: Albany Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Albany brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They never let the St. Patrick-St. Vincent Bruins get on the board and left with a 20-0 win on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cougars as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Caroline Snyder made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time she hasn't allowed a single hit since back in March of 2024. She was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Tehya Hancock looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in strikeouts.

Samirah Bowie

Runs (Career)

03/07/25 @ St. Patrick-St. Vincent	3
03/22/24 vs Mt. Diablo	2
05/09/24 @ Salesian College Preparatory	1
04/25/24 @ Salesian College Preparatory	1
03/20/24 vs El Cerrito	1

Back at the plate, Samirah Bowie was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Jones, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

Albany always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .800. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as St. Patrick-St. Vincent only posted an OBP of .118.

Albany's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for St. Patrick-St. Vincent, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Albany will host Salesian College Preparatory at 4:05 p.m. on Wednesday. As for St. Patrick-St. Vincent, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against De Anza at 4:00 p.m. The match will give De Anza their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season.