Softball Game Preview: Marshall Eagles vs. South El Monte Eagles

Marshall hasn't had much luck against South El Monte recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. Marshall will host South El Monte at 3:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Marshall is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 18th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They lost 28-15 to Palmdale.

Meanwhile, South El Monte came tearing into Monday's contest with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.1 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Vikings with a sharp 17-5 win. Considering the Eagles have won 14 games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Loreli Castrejon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with four runs and one stolen base.

In other batting news, South El Monte got a massive performance out of Faith Magana, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one run. Sofia Medina was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.

South El Monte pushed their record up to 17-5 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.4 runs over those games. As for Marshall, their loss dropped their record down to 0-15.

Marshall might still be hurting after the 19-1 defeat they got from South El Monte in their previous meeting on April 7th. Will Marshall have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.