Softball Game Preview: Oxnard Yellowjackets vs. Ventura Cougars

Oxnard has gone a perfect 10-0 against Ventura recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Yellowjackets are taking a road trip to challenge the Cougars at 3:30 p.m. Oxnard will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.

While Oxnard's win against Ventura wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Yellowjackets had just enough and edged out the Cougars 2-1 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Yellowjackets have posted since April 10, 2024.

Destinee Herrera

Earned Runs

04/08/25 vs Ventura	1
04/04/25 vs San Marcos	1
04/01/25 @ San Marcos	1

Destinee Herrera spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Oxnard saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shyanne Saxton, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

Ventura is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Oxnard, they pushed their record up to 13-4-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.

Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Oxnard hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .374. However, it's not like Ventura struggles in that department as they've averaged .356. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.