Softball Game Preview: Pomona Panthers vs. D'Evelyn Jaguars

Pomona is 1-9 against D'Evelyn since October of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Panthers will challenge the Jaguars at 4:00 p.m. Pomona has given up an average of 12.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Green Mountain hit Pomona with a 14-run first inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers lost 16-1 to the Rams.

Meanwhile, D'Evelyn waltzed into their matchup on Saturday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Bison a 12-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Jaguars, who have now won 14 games by eight runs or more so far this season.

Nava Basquez made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.

In other batting news, Myla Vigil was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one double. Nicole Bergbauer also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

D'Evelyn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 15-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Pomona's loss dropped their record down to 2-15. As for D'Evelyn, their record now sits at 17-3.

Pomona might still be hurting after the 14-0 defeat they got from D'Evelyn when the teams last played back in September. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.