Softball Recap: Orange Cove triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Mia Castillo

By Team Reports May 8, 2024, 8:10am

Softball Recap: Orange Cove Titans vs. Wonderful College Prep Academy Wolves

Orange Cove can now show off 13 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Wonderful College Prep Academy Wolves a 19-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but Orange Cove sure is getting used to it with their 12th in a row.

Mia Castillo made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Castillo has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Castillo was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.

In other pitching news, Daisy Regalado looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.

Back at the plate, Orange Cove got a massive performance out of Miah Lopez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Star Elizondo, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.

Orange Cove has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 16 games, which provided a massive bump to their 18-9 record this season. As for Wonderful College Prep Academy, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-11.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Orange Cove will square off against Summit Charter Collegiate Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Orange Cove is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Wonderful College Prep Academy, they will take on Farmersville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.

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