Softball Recap: Colton's Victory on Wednesday Extends Winning Streak to 12

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2025, 11:38pm

Softball Recap: Colton Yellowjackets vs. Bloomington Bruins

Yellowjackets

Previous Games

04/30/25 @ Bloomington12-1
04/28/25 vs San Gorgonio13-1
04/25/25 vs Eisenhower6-3
04/18/25 @ Rialto14-0
04/16/25 @ Eisenhower10-1
+ 7 more games

Colton came tearing into Wednesday's game with 11 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Bloomington Bruins with a sharp 12-1 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 19-3 on April 11th.

ALYSSA RAMIREZ made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February of 2024.

In other batting news, STEPHANIE DELACRUZ was excellent, going 2-for-4 with four runs and one double. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. MALEAH JUAREZ was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run.

Colton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in 12 consecutive contests.

Colton pushed their record up to 20-3 with the win, which was their ninth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for Bloomington, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.

Looking ahead, Colton will be playing at home against Lancaster at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Yellowjackets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season. As for Bloomington, they will venture away from home to take on San Gorgonio at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.9 runs per game on average), something the Bruins will no doubt try to take advantage of.

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