Softball Recap: Hollister wins going away against North Salinas

By Team Reports May 7, 2024, 12:05pm

Softball Recap: Hollister Haybalers vs. North Salinas Vikings

In what's become a running theme this season, Hollister gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They put the hurt on the North Salinas Vikings with a sharp 14-1 win. The victory was nothing new for Hollister as they're now sitting on seven straight.

Sydney Andrade looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.

At the plate, Taylor Faga was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Phillips, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Hollister pushed their record up to 16-2 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for North Salinas, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-11 record this season.

Hollister will be playing in front of their home fans against Willow Glen at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Willow Glen will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Hollister surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Salinas, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Salinas at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Salinas' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so North Salinas' hitters will have their work cut out for them.

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